Tax concerns to be raised at Tipp convention

PROFESSIONALISM in the GAA and the tax implications for players vis-a-vis increased mileage rates and endorsements are raised in a very thought-provoking report to next Sunday’s Tipperary convention by county secretary Michael O’Brien.

The present mileage rates, meals, players’ holidays, income from endorsements, free passes to games, gear etc. will all come under the spotlight and with more transparency in the future, Mr. O’Brien cautions that the taxman will be showing an interest in fringe benefits.

Mr. O’Brien calls for a greater returns from central coffers to county boards to meet the ever-increasing costs of running the organisation.