Show Notes
In episode 18 of Tax Talk, host Donal O'Donovan talks with Aoife Lavan, the new Irish Tax Institute President. They discuss Aoife's work and various topics of interest in the world of tax.
Aoife is a Private Client Tax and Pension Specialist with over two decades of experience in financial planning, pension management, and tax advisory services.
Her expertise spans intricate pension legislation, compliance strategies, and high-net-worth client advisory, with a proven track record in leading complex projects. A Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, she holds additional qualifications as a Qualified Financial Advisor and a CEDR Accredited Mediator.
She has recently set up her own pensions and retirement planning business, Black Oak Advisory, which is based in Westport, Co Mayo.
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