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companies

Capital gains tax: Proposed change 'could create a succession cliff edge for family firms'

Prior to Budget 2025, the Government is being urged not to apply CGT liability to transfers of family business worth more than €10m

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Irish Examiner view: Trump's supporters are right to be worried as presidential election hots up

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yourview

Letters to the Editor: Biden should follow example of other US presidents

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economy

Neil McDonnell: Reviewing tax policy must be a priority in tackling the housing crisis

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economy

Ifac warns that premature tax cuts could overheat the economy

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economy

One in ten Irish workers switched jobs in the first quarter

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Publicans say extra cost of living wage increase is 'unsustainable'

Vintners Federation of Ireland says introducing a living wage would mean 40% of a pub’s turnover would go on labour costs

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Corrib gas field operator's court challenge to windfall energy tax to be fast tracked

Corrib gas field operator's court challenge to windfall energy tax to be fast tracked

Vermillion has already paid €98.9m for 2022 and another €40m or more is due for 2023.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

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Jim Power: SMEs need support despite 'zombie' status

'Corporate social welfare' has been part of the policy environment since covid, and it will be hard to put that particular genie back into the bottle

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

End Q1 2024 Exchequer Returns

Gerard Brady: Government must manage budget expectations with less cash

Budget 2025 should be about setting out a vision for the next five years, rather than providing a sugar rush for five months

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

National Asset Management Agency

Finance Minister warned against election tax cuts as budget surplus heads to €8.6bn

Economists advise Michael McGrath not to inject more money into the economy by way of unnecessary tax cuts

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis 2024

Micheál Martin tells ard fheis Government must go further to help families with cost of living

In his keynote address, the Tánaiste said changes in personal taxes must prioritise people on low to average incomes

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

End Q1 2024 Exchequer Returns

Corporation tax receipts drop nearly 25% as expenditure rises

Ireland recorded a €300m exchequer surplus for first quarter due to higher income tax and Vat receipts

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Bogus self-employment is one drama RTÉ can't pull the plug on

Bogus self-employment is one drama RTÉ can't pull the plug on

While young journalists will be happy to work freelance for a short time when starting out, RTÉ has operated those freelance contracts for far longer than others

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

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February tax revenues rise to €4.2bn boosted by buoyant employment levels

Outsized share of February's tax revenues was accounted for by income tax revenues, which rose to more than €2.4bn from the €2.2bn collected in February 2023

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Cork accountant's 'ham-fisted' scheme 'was always going to come back and bite him'

Cork accountant's 'ham-fisted' scheme 'was always going to come back and bite him'

Suspended sentence, community service, and €10,000 fine for accountant who claimed repayments of income tax and Vat

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL

Seamus Coffey: Meant to be a target of global tax reform, Ireland has instead been a big beneficiary

For now, we are riding the crest of a wave, a wave that others, perhaps unintentionally, created for us.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

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Firm told to pay back €2.2m in pandemic wage supports to Revenue

A firm has been ordered to repay over €2.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

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UK's Labour makes election pledge to cap corporation tax at 25%

Seeking to offer stability to businesses, party says it will cap corporation tax for up to five years if it wins an election expected later this year

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Ex-tax office contractor jailed for leaking Trump’s financial information

Ex-tax office contractor jailed for leaking Trump’s financial information

A former contractor for the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who pleaded guilty to leaking tax information to news outlets about former president Donald Trump and thousands of the country’s wealthiest people was sentenced to five years in prison on ...

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Home completions hit 15-year high, CSO data shows

Home completions hit 15-year high, CSO data shows

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told a Fine Gael meeting that the latest figures should provide clear proof of the progress in the housing construction sector

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Firms need help in these hard times

Irish Examiner view: Firms need help in these hard times

Warehoused tax debt It has become clear over the last few days that the growing number of closures in the hospitality sector, as well as across many other industries, is not alone about rising costs, but the impending need for ...

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

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Woman who never worked faces tax bill of €400k after CAB probe

A woman who never worked at any job has lost an appeal against a tax bill for almost €400,000 following an investigation by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).

Sun, 14 Jan, 2024

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Businesses need 'realistic plans' to pay warehoused tax debt

€1.76bn owed by May 1

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

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Tom McDonnell: Corporate tax receipts under scrutiny

Tax receipts from pharma and ICT sectors which are underperforming relative to recent years may have implications for future Government revenues

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

Letters to the Editor: CUH and MUH staff went above and beyond in trying conditions

Letters to the Editor: CUH and MUH staff went above and beyond in trying conditions

A reader pays tribute to hospital staff, and others look at issues including the Middle East conflict, rural transport, and hotels 'price gouging' around events such as Bruce Springsteen's gigs

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Stephen Hamilton: Mortgage holders have to wait for tax relief

Stephen Hamilton: Mortgage holders have to wait for tax relief

With a particular focus on homes, Stephen Hamilton examines Budget 2024 changes and when we can expect them to kick in

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

Farmers are glad that fuel excise levies have been delayed

Farmers are glad that fuel excise levies have been delayed

The pause on increases in Vat and levies on fuel and power is a relief, but farmers will be studying fine details in Budget 2024 including capital gains tax relief and stamp duty

Listen | Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

PAYE workers will benefit from changes to tax bands and USC

PAYE workers will benefit from changes to tax bands and USC

PAYE and earned income tax credits will rise by €100 each, the 4.5% rate of USC will be cut to 4%, and the income threshold for paying USC at all will be upped to €25k

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Nature restoration to benefit from new fund of more than €3bn

Nature restoration to benefit from new fund of more than €3bn

Development is hailed as a 'landmark moment' and a 'huge opportunity'

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Irish budget 2023

Budget talks set to continue across weekend as plans made for massive future surpluses

The Department of Finance revealed there will be an €3.4bn surplus in 2023, with a forecast of a further €9bn next year

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

IRS contractor charged with leaking tax return info on Donald Trump

IRS contractor charged with leaking tax return info on Donald Trump

A former contractor for the Internal Revenue Service has been charged with leaking tax information to news outlets about thousands of the country’s wealthiest people.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Man Reading Debt Collection Letter

€85m in tax debt from more than 950 businesses written off

The Debt Warehousing Scheme was brought in during the pandemic to support businesses through lockdown measures

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

Lower VAT rate for restaurants but not hotels to be considered in future — minister

Lower VAT rate for restaurants but not hotels to be considered in future — minister

A lower Vat rate for restaurants but not hotels will be examined in the future, Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has told a meeting with hospitality representatives.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

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Letters to the Editor: Alcohol industry must own up to harm

One reader tells of his own family's experience of the harm done by alcohol, while others consider topics including garda rosters, tax equity, and fair pay for doctors and nurses

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Wine stock

Ireland's most popular wines revealed as consumption drops

Drinks Ireland said Irish wine drinkers face the highest excise level on wine in the EU

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Headed off the feed the livestock

S I want to sell my land but my two brothers farm it. What are my options?

Farm Legal Advice

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Finance minister says Government has no plans to tax cars by weight in the short-term

Finance minister says Government has no plans to tax cars by weight in the short-term

Michael McGrath said TSG strategy papers published this week were advisory and did not have any “political input”.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

Home Tax Deduction Mortgage Interest

The €500 rent tax credit: Who can apply, and how to claim it

It is estimated that there are 400,000 renters who are currently eligible for the relief.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

Housing Ireland

O’Brien ‘not looking for’ construction sector Vat reduction

Ireland could now apply a 9% Vat rate to the supply and construction of housing as part of a social policy

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

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Letters to the Editor: Residential zoned land tax is open to challenge

One reader scrutinises the RZLT while others consider issues including the RTÉ controversy, the depletion of Ireland's Naval Service, cluster bombs, and education

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Scant hope of continuing reduced Vat rate for tourism and hospitality sector

Scant hope of continuing reduced Vat rate for tourism and hospitality sector

The reduced rate of Vat is due to come to an end at the end of next month following a six-month extension agreed by the Government

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023

Tom McDonnell: Government should abandon populist tax cuts in Budget 2024

Tom McDonnell: Government should abandon populist tax cuts in Budget 2024

We need to protect low-income households from cost-of-living pressures — not half-heartedly through once-off measures but through structural uplifts in working age and old age payments

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

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Ibec questions the legality of Government bill to tax rezoned land

Property Industry Ireland says the move will 'discourage farmers from willingly selling land for development' and 'increase the cost of new homes'

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

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Revenue collected €783m in unpublished tax settlements in 2022

IT and information services firms paid €307m of the settlements, followed by €77m from the motor and motor repair sectors

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

Google Play app store

PwC Australia 'ties Google to tax leak scandal'

This is the first time a company has been directly linked to the national scandal involving the "big four" accounting firm that was first revealed in January

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Taoiseach insists Government will cut tax in Budget 2024

Mr Varadkar pledged to cut income tax despite warnings from the ESRI

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Motorists to face another hike in road tolls in January

Motorists to face another hike in road tolls in January

Drivers facing toll increases this Saturday are 'highly likely' to see them rise again in just six months

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

CC NATIONAL ECONOMIC DIALOGUE

McGrath indicates changes to tax bands but says budget will be 'prudent'

When asked about changes in USC, Mr McGrath said no decisions have been made yet

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Irish budget 2016

Government is coming under increasing pressure to cut USC

All major parties want to keep the controversial tax — which generates around €5bn each year — despite a seismic shift in attitude among their own supporters

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023