Share-Savings and Investment Account

The Share-Savings and Investment Account (SSIA) was a government-sponsored savings program in Ireland that operated from 2001 to 2007, designed to encourage personal savings among Irish residents. Participants could contribute up to €254 per month to the account, with the government providing a matching contribution of 25% on all deposits made. The program was open to Irish citizens and residents aged 18 and over, and accumulated funds could be withdrawn tax-free after the four-year commitment period ended. The SSIA was introduced as a fiscal stimulus measure and was discontinued in 2007 as economic conditions changed.

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Exit Taxation Around the World: The 16 Countries That Tax You for Leaving

Leaving a country can trigger a tax bill on gains you've never realised. We break down the 16 countries with an exit tax — from Australia's ~47% deemed-disposal hit to Belgium's newly enacted 10% regime — ranked by how heavy the burden really is, with the assets caught, the effective rates, and the deferral and exemption options that can spare you. Fact-checked against 2025–2026 sources.

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