Are you an expat who is confused by the Irish tax system? Maybe you are planning a move to or from Ireland and want to understand how to navigate the complex tax issues that arise? Taxbytes for Expats is the show that explains in simple terms the dos and don'ts of Irish taxes for expats.
Taxbytes for Expats
Claim This Podcastby Stephanie Wickham, ExpatTaxes.ie
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Are you an expat who is confused by the Irish tax system? Maybe you are planning a move to or from Ireland and want to understand how to navigate the complex tax issues that arise? Taxbytes for Expats is the show that explains in simple terms the dos and don'ts of Irish taxes for expats.
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Practical Planning for Expats Returning to Ireland
<p>Returning to Ireland can be far more complicated than booking flights and packing boxes. In this episode of Taxbytes For Expats, Stephanie Wickham speaks with Sarah Owen from Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project about the emotional and practical realities of moving back. They discuss planning, documentation, accommodation, support networks, and why “home” can feel different after years abroad. It is a practical conversation for Irish expats thinking about returning, especially those unsure where to start.</p><p>The conversation looks beyond the romantic version of “coming home” and into the practical details that can catch people out, from housing and school places to PPS numbers, medical records, employment and support services.</p><p>Sarah explains that people often speak to Crosscare about practical matters first, but the emotional adjustment comes up naturally in conversation. Many returning emigrants find it difficult to say they are struggling, especially when family members have been hoping for their return. That can make the transition feel isolating, even when the move was wanted.</p><p>This conversation is a useful starting point for any returning Irish expat, family or professional who wants to make the move with fewer surprises and a clearer sense of what needs to happen next.</p><h1>Main Topics</h1><ol><li>The emotional adjustment of returning to Ireland and why “home” can feel different after time abroad.</li><li>Practical planning before moving back, including work, schools, location and family needs.</li><li>Key documents to gather before leaving another country, such as medical records, birth certificates and marriage certificates.</li><li>Accommodation challenges for returning Irish expats in the current Irish housing market.</li><li>Support available through Irish networks abroad, Citizens Information and Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project.</li></ol><br/><h1>About the Guest</h1><p>Sarah Owen works with Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project, a government-funded service supporting Irish people abroad and those returning to Ireland.</p><p>The project provides information, guidance and signposting for a wide range of situations. Some people are planning a return years in advance. Others are coming home because of crisis, conflict, deportation or sudden changes in personal circumstances. Crosscare helps people understand where to start, what services may be relevant and what practical steps they may need to take.</p><p>Sarah brings a grounded and compassionate perspective to the conversation, with a clear understanding that returning to Ireland can be both a hopeful and stressful experience.</p><p><strong>Website: </strong><u><a href="https://diasporasupport.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://diasporasupport.ie/</a></u></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelisabethowen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelisabethowen/</a></u></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p><strong>Use the link below and quote "Expat Taxes" when registering with Currencies Direct to receive a €50 One4All or Amazon voucher when you transfer €5000 or more in your first six months with Currencies Direct.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://taxbytesforexpats.captivate.fm/currenciesdirect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">*Click here for a special offer from our sponsor, Currencies Direct*</a></strong></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p>If you loved this episode or have a similar story, we'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch with us directly at <a href="mailto:info@expattaxes.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@expattaxes.ie</a> or leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/taxbytes-for-expats/id1646273654" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2gZheYEAcwiDxO5URn0bPW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p><p><strong>Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: <a href="https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=CaptivateFM&utm_campaign=PracticalPlanningSarahOwen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li>(00:00) Welcome to Taxbytes for Expats</li><li>(00:49) Why Returning “Home” Can Feel Different</li><li>(01:33) The Emotional Side of Moving Back to Ireland</li><li>(04:36) Planning Before You Return</li><li>(05:34) Documents to Gather Before Leaving</li><li>(06:28) Accommodation and the Reality of Ireland’s Housing Market</li><li>(08:49) Support Networks for Irish People Abroad</li><li>(12:25) Why Online Advice Needs a Pinch of Salt</li><li>(14:48) Where to Start If You’re Thinking of Coming Home</li><li>(17:46) How Crosscare Supports Returning Irish Expats </li></ul><br/>
June 16, 2026
Returning to Ireland: What Irish Expats Need To Know
<p>Returning to Ireland can look straightforward from the outside. You know the place, you may have family here, and there is often a comforting idea that moving home should be easier than moving away. As Sarah Owen explains in this episode, that is not always how it works in practice.</p><p>Stephanie Wickham speaks with Sarah Owen from Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project about the real-life issues facing Irish citizens and their families when they are emigrating or returning to Ireland.</p><p>Sarah explains why planning a return should include more than flights and shipping boxes. It highlights the importance of checking housing options, PPS numbers, school places, healthcare access, social welfare eligibility and local supports before the move, especially where the return is happening quickly.</p><p>For anyone also dealing with foreign income, foreign savings, foreign assets, tax residency or cross-border tax questions, this episode is a useful reminder that the practical and financial pieces often overlap. Personalised tax advice may still be needed where the timing of the move affects Irish tax resident status, worldwide income, Irish-source income or future tax compliance.</p><h1>About the Guest</h1><p>Sarah Owen is Project Leader with Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project, a Dublin-based nonprofit funded by the Government of Ireland. Crosscare provides information and advocacy assistance to Irish citizens moving abroad and returning to Ireland, with a particular focus on people who are marginalised or in crisis.</p><p>Sarah is a dual Irish and French citizen with lived experience of migration. She has worked in Irish diaspora support and engagement for almost 15 years, across frontline support, policy, research and outreach. Her work is grounded in helping people make informed migration decisions, rather than pushing them towards or away from returning.</p><p><strong>Website: </strong><u><a href="https://diasporasupport.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://diasporasupport.ie/</a></u></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelisabethowen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelisabethowen/</a></u></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p><strong>Use the link below and quote "Expat Taxes" when registering with Currencies Direct to receive a €50 One4All or Amazon voucher when you transfer €5000 or more in your first six months with Currencies Direct.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://taxbytesforexpats.captivate.fm/currenciesdirect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">*Click here for a special offer from our sponsor, Currencies Direct*</a></strong></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p>If you loved this episode or have a similar story, we'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch with us directly at <a href="mailto:info@expattaxes.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@expattaxes.ie</a> or leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/taxbytes-for-expats/id1646273654" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2gZheYEAcwiDxO5URn0bPW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p><p><strong>Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: <a href="https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=CaptivateFM&utm_campaign=CrosscareDiasporaSupportSarahOwen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li>(00:00) Welcome to Taxbytes for Expats</li><li>(00:30) Introducing Sarah Owen and Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project</li><li>(02:01) Sarah’s background and lived experience of migration</li><li>(03:59) How Crosscare supports Irish citizens abroad and returning home</li><li>(07:37) Recent trends in Irish emigration and return migration</li><li>(09:46) Sponsor Message: Currencies Direct</li><li>(10:32) Why returning to Ireland is not always straightforward</li><li>(12:40) Information, advocacy and making an informed return</li><li>(13:59) Social welfare, housing supports and habitual residence</li><li>(15:45) Red tape, GP access, schools and family supports</li><li>(16:52) Reverse culture shock, identity and belonging</li><li>(18:44) How long it can take to feel settled back in Ireland</li></ul><br/>
June 2, 2026
Tax Residency Myths, UK Assets & Remote Work Risks: What Expats Get Wrong with Nicola Goldsmith (Part 2)
<p>There are some great opportunities to take, and mistakes to avoid, when making the move from or to the UK. And the best way to make the most of the move is to chat to an expert in cross-jurisdictional tax to make it easy!</p><p>In this second part of my conversation with Nicola Goldsmith, we get into the areas that tend to trip people up most. And honestly, this comes up a lot in conversations with clients.</p><p>There’s often a belief that tax residency is something you can manage or “choose,” or that if you’re not physically in a country, you’ve left the tax system behind. As Nicola explains, it’s not quite that simple. We step through what really happens when you leave the UK but keep UK assets, how double tax treaties actually work in practice (and why they don’t eliminate tax altogether), and the risks that come with business structures and remote working across borders.</p><p>The key thing to note here is that many of these issues aren’t obvious until you’re already in the middle of them. And by then, it can be costly to unwind. This is one of those areas where understanding the detail upfront can make a very real difference.</p><p><strong>Main Topics Discussed in this Episode</strong></p><ol><li><strong>The Myth of “Choosing” Your Tax Residency: </strong>A common misconception is that you can decide where you’re tax resident, when in reality, tax authorities have extensive data to determine your position whether you realise it or not.</li><li><strong>How Tax Authorities Track Your Movements: </strong>From flight data to banking activity, Nicola explains how easily tax authorities can cross-reference information across jurisdictions when something doesn’t add up.</li><li><strong>Understanding Double Tax Treaties in Practice: </strong>Double tax treaties don’t eliminate tax - they determine where tax is paid first and how relief is given, which is often misunderstood by expats.</li><li><strong>Keeping UK Assets While Living Abroad: </strong>Just because you’ve left the UK doesn’t mean your UK income or gains fall outside the UK tax net, particularly when it comes to property and other source-based income.</li><li><strong>Business Structures, Remote Work & Permanent Establishment Risks: </strong>Running a business or working remotely from another country can unintentionally create tax exposure in that new jurisdiction, even for individuals operating through their own company.</li></ol><br/><p><strong><u><a href="https://calendly.com/expattaxes/30-minute-consultation-nicola" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a consult with Nicola</a></u> </strong></p><p><strong>Website: </strong> <u><a href="http://www.expattaxes.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.expattaxes.co.uk</a></u></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-goldsmith-tep-cta-b22363149/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-goldsmith-tep-cta-b22363149/</a></u> </p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p><strong>Use the link below and quote "Expat Taxes" when registering with Currencies Direct to receive a €50 One4All or Amazon voucher when you transfer €5000 or more in your first six months with Currencies Direct.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://taxbytesforexpats.captivate.fm/currenciesdirect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">*Click here for a special offer from our sponsor, Currencies Direct*</a></strong></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p>If you loved this episode or have a similar story, we'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch with us directly at <a href="mailto:info@expattaxes.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@expattaxes.ie</a> or leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/taxbytes-for-expats/id1646273654" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2gZheYEAcwiDxO5URn0bPW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p><p><strong>Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: <a href="https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=CaptivateFM&utm_campaign=UKTaxMythsNicolaGoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>*****</strong></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li>(00:00) Introduction</li><li>(00:30) Residency Mistakes: Can You Choose Where You're Tax Resident?</li><li>(01:07) How Tax Authorities Track Your Movements</li><li>(02:25) The Reality of “Self-Assessment” and Data Cross-Checking</li><li>(04:01) Global Information Sharing Between Tax Authorities</li><li>(05:15) Leaving the UK but Keeping UK Assets: What to Know</li><li>(05:41) How Double Tax Treaties Actually Work</li><li>(07:31) Why UK Income Often Remains Taxable</li><li>(09:01) Real Client Scenarios: When Things Go Wrong</li><li>(10:16) Business Structures & Permanent Establishment Risks</li><li>(12:49) Remote Work, Employers & Cross-Border Tax Issues</li><li>(17:26) Why Tax Rules Haven’t Caught Up with Modern Working</li><li>(18:22) What It’s Like to Work with Nicola Goldsmith</li></ul><br/>
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