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.
Moving to Ireland involves quite a bit of practical life admin that is easy to overlook before the boxes are packed.
In this episode, Stephanie Wickham speaks with Taxbytes for Expats producer Matthew Bliss about his experience moving from Australia to Ireland. They cover keeping an overseas phone number, managing multi-factor authentication and bank access, setting up an Irish SIM, exchanging a foreign driving licence and using an overseas no claims history for Irish car insurance.
Matthew Bliss is the producer of Taxbytes for Expats and an Australian expat who has been living in Ireland for more than three years. Working behind the scenes on the podcast has given him an unusual perspective. He has heard plenty of professional advice about relocating internationally, while also dealing with the decidedly less glamorous practicalities himself.
You will learn why retaining access to your existing overseas phone number can matter, particularly for banking and account security, and why multi-factor authentication should be reviewed before you leave your home country. The episode also explains the practical benefits of dual SIM phones, how an Irish number can be added alongside an existing number and why relying exclusively on SMS security codes can create problems later.
Get in touch with Matthew Bliss
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss/)
Website: https://www.mbpod.com/ (https://www.mbpod.com/)
Daily Journal: https://journal.matthewbliss.net/ (https://journal.matthewbliss.net/)
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*Click here for a special offer from our sponsor, Currencies Direct* (https://taxbytesforexpats.captivate.fm/currenciesdirect)
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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 info@expattaxes.ie (mailto:info@expattaxes.ie) or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/taxbytes-for-expats/id1646273654) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2gZheYEAcwiDxO5URn0bPW).
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: https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/ (https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=CaptivateFM&utm_campaign=MovingEssentialsMatthewBliss).
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Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome Back to Matthew Bliss
(02:29) Moving to Ireland: Practical Life Admin
(03:18) Irish SIMs, Dual SIM Phones and Keeping Your Old Number
(07:09) WhatsApp, Contacts and Staying Connected Abroad
(09:18) Bank Access and Losing Your Overseas SIM
(10:10) Multi-Factor Authentication for Expats
(14:10) Sponsor: Currencies Direct
(15:12) Driving in Ireland on an Australian Licence
(17:29) No Claims Bonus and Irish Car Insurance
(18:44) Does Exchanging Your License Cancel It Back Home?
15 Sept 2026
Ordinary Residency in Ireland: What the Tax Rules Mean for Expats
Ordinary residency in Ireland can have important tax consequences, particularly for people planning to leave the country after several years of Irish tax residence.
In this episode, Stephanie Wickham explains how ordinary residency differs from tax residency, when it begins and ends, and why it can keep certain income and gains within the Irish tax net after departure. She also looks at Double Taxation Agreements, treaty residence, temporary non-residency rules and why advance tax planning matters before selling an asset or business.
For expats, returning Irish residents, founders and investors with cross-border assets, timing can make a real difference. If you are planning to leave Ireland and expect a significant transaction after departure, it is worth reviewing your tax residency, ordinary residency, domicile and treaty position before the move or disposal takes place.
About the Host
Stephanie Wickham is a Chartered Tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant and the founder of Expat Taxes. She specialises in Irish and international tax matters affecting expats, returning Irish emigrants and people with ongoing cross-border tax obligations.
Her own experience of living in Australia for eight years before returning to Ireland also gives her a very practical understanding of what an international move involves beyond the tax return.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wickham-b4aba13b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wickham-b4aba13b/)
Website: https://expattaxes.ie/ (https://expattaxes.ie/)
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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.
*Click here for a special offer from our sponsor, Currencies Direct* (https://taxbytesforexpats.captivate.fm/currenciesdirect)
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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 info@expattaxes.ie (mailto:info@expattaxes.ie) or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/taxbytes-for-expats/id1646273654) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2gZheYEAcwiDxO5URn0bPW).
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: https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to Ordinary Residency in Ireland
(01:41) What Is Ordinary Residency?
(03:07) Irish Tax Residency vs Ordinary Residency
(03:41) When Ordinary Residency Begins and Ends
(04:53) Why Ordinary Residency Matters When Leaving Ireland
(06:12) How Double Taxation Agreements Can Affect Your Position
(08:20) Treaty Residency and Overseas Moves
(08:49) Capital Gains and the Temporary Non-Residency Rule
(10:21) Why Tax Planning Before Departure Matters
(11:15) Moving to the UAE and Treaty Considerations
(12:07) Getting Advice on Your Ordinary Residency Position
1 Sept 2026
Preliminary Tax in Ireland: What Expats Need to Know
Preliminary tax in Ireland can catch expats by surprise, particularly when they file their first Irish tax return.
In this solo episode, Stephanie Wickham explains who may need to pay preliminary tax, how the payment is calculated and why cash-flow planning matters. She covers the rules for chargeable persons, the different bases available for calculating preliminary tax, Revenue filing deadlines and some of the practical payment issues that arise when income or funds are coming from overseas.
For expats, the wider lesson is to look at Irish tax obligations before the filing deadline is approaching. Foreign income, self-employment, overseas tax payments and the timing of a move to or from Ireland can all affect the position. A relatively small amount of planning earlier in the year can make a real difference.
About the Host
Stephanie Wickham is a Chartered Tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant and the founder of Expat Taxes. She specialises in Irish and international tax matters affecting expats, returning Irish emigrants and people with ongoing cross-border tax obligations.
Her own experience of living in Australia for eight years before returning to Ireland also gives her a very practical understanding of what an international move involves beyond the tax return.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wickham-b4aba13b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wickham-b4aba13b/)
Website: https://expattaxes.ie/ (https://expattaxes.ie/)
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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.
*Click here for a special offer from our sponsor, Currencies Direct* (https://taxbytesforexpats.captivate.fm/currenciesdirect)
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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 info@expattaxes.ie (mailto:info@expattaxes.ie) or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/taxbytes-for-expats/id1646273654) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2gZheYEAcwiDxO5URn0bPW).
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: https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/ (https://expattaxes.ie/book-a-consult/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=CaptivateFM&utm_campaign=SoloPreliminaryTax).
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Chapters:
(00:00) Why Preliminary Tax Matters for Expats
(02:14) Irish Tax Year and Filing Deadlines
(04:00) Who Is a Chargeable Person?
(05:07) Foreign Income and Preliminary Tax
(06:29) How Preliminary Tax Works
(07:13) How Much Preliminary Tax Should You Pay?
(09:15) Alternative Preliminary Tax Calculation Methods
(11:25) Revenue Online Filing Deadline and Tax Payments
(13:08) Self-Employed Expats and Cash Flow Planning
(15:38) Preliminary Tax When Moving To or From Ireland
(16:21) Capital Gains Tax Has Separate Payment Rules
(17:21) Final Practical Takeaways
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