#546: The Tax Nerd Mairéad O'Driscoll on Where Every Irish Person Leaves Money On The Table, Easy Ways To Claim Your Tax Back and Mortgage Interest Relief When Buying A New Home!

Mairéad O'Driscoll is a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Chartered Accountant (ACA) based in Ireland, best known for her approachable and jargon-free take on personal finance and taxation. Through her Instagram platform @thetaxnerd_, she's built a loyal following by demystifying complex tax topics—from rental income and gift tax to mortgage interest credits and Budget updates. This is an absolute must listen for every Irish person who is currently working! Please pass it on to your family members and friends. Prefer to watch your podcast? The full in person video interview is on my YouTube channel now. [00:00] Intro: Why Most Irish People Are Overpaying Taxes [03:12] Meet Mairéad O'Driscoll, The Tax Nerd [07:45] Where You're Losing Money Without Realising [14:20] How to Understand Your Payslip & Tax Code [21:05] The Difference Between PAYE and Self-Employed Tax [27:40] Claiming Mortgage Interest Relief Step by Step [33:18] Most Overlooked Tax Credits (€500–€2,000+) [40:45] Why Most Tax Guides Are Confusing [47:10] Final Tips: How to Never Miss a Refund Again [50:00] Outro: One Thing Every Irish Worker Should Do This Week (Mairéad's closing advice that could instantly save you money) Today's podcast is sponsored by my group business coaching membership – The Circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind (Previous Appearance) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Pzvx9v4OQylVr87bvb3LI?si=mIWWQXeLRheUyE9SUAjLaQ #88:The Tax Nerd on Everything You NEED To Know About Taxes For Self Employed, Online Business Owners and Influencers! (Instagram) www.instagram.com/thetaxnerd (Facebook) www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065197231192 (LinkedIn) Mairéad O'Driscoll (CTA)(ACA) - Group senior tax manager - Irish Life | LinkedIn