Irish Tax Institute

I met my younger self for coffee – and this is the financial advice I gave

Given what they know now, some top financial experts offer advice to younger people on making key financial decisions

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 06:00

Some 1.1 million earners in Ireland do not pay income tax or USC, tax institute claims

Irish Tax Institute seeks marginal personal tax rate, including social insurance contributions, to be reduced to 50% as part of various recommendations on tax base

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 14:54

Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?

Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors

Tue May 21 2024 - 05:00

New global tax rules will not hinder foreign investment, says Irish Tax Institute

Institute president Tom Reynolds calls on Revenue to be ‘pragmatic’ in approach to tax compliance

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 15:51

Tax: how does Ireland compare with other countries?

KPMG and the Irish Tax Institute compared the tax burden on workers across eight countries

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 05:00

Broadening the base: Should lower-paid workers pay more tax?

Government consultation on personal taxes calls for reform of system where between a quarter and a third of workers pay no tax or USC

Tue Oct 31 2023 - 05:00

Is Ireland a high tax country for workers?

Yes if you have a big income, but those on low incomes do well by international standards

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 05:10

Low-paid workers’ exemption from tax base ‘unfair’ on middle earners

Tax institute calls for broader personal tax base and simplified social insurance system

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 06:01

Relief and despair among business groups at budget measures

Budget 2022: Retail and restaurant industry groups among the harshest critics of package

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 18:56

State must reduce ‘over-dependence’ on multinationals, says tax institute head

Incoming tax institute chief Karen Frawley warns change coming and State must adjust

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 18:31

Varadkar says high Irish tax rates are a problem – is he correct?

Smart Money: Tax rates are only part of the story

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 11:35

Government accused of stacking odds against taxpayers

Finance Bill proposes to absolve Revenue of obligation to pay interest on disputed tax bills

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 05:55

High earners can register now for access to wage subsidy scheme

Revenue tells tax advisers that clients can avoid year-end tax bill by using credits now

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 05:59

This is not a drill: the coronavirus threat to business grows

Business Week: also in the news were the economy, jobs, a united Ireland and housing

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 15:20

Corporate tax take cannot be relied upon in future, warns Donohoe

Reforms being discussed under auspices of OECD may impact on Ireland’s tax take

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 16:34

What is the truth about paying tax in Ireland?

The State is often seen as comparing poorly on personal tax rates – but is this an accurate view?

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 02:35

Boris Johnson: ‘From Incredible Hulk to Incredible Sulk’

Business Week: also in the news was corporate tax; the budget; Ryanair; and Stripe

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 05:32

‘Not sustainable’ to keep 750,000 outside tax net, institute warns

Irish Tax Institute calls for tax base to be broadened amid mounting risks

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 17:19

You have more money in your pocket but why doesn’t it feel like it?

Smart Money : As salaries increase, who is cashing in and why are many missing the feelgood factor

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 13:33

Business groups want longer VAT deferral on UK imports after Brexit

Taoiseach is warned many firms face closure without three-month tax relief measure

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 19:06

Almost 11,000 employees unexpectedly fall into emergency tax

Employees whose details are incorrect could pay 51% tax until they are updated

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 17:59

Feargal O’Rourke re-elected as managing partner of PwC Ireland

O’Rourke indicates accountancy firm will continue to invest heavily in technology

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 18:27

Is Ireland ready for a ‘gilets jaunes’ movement of its own?

Lower tax burden means Irish ‘veist buí’ movement is less likely

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 03:45

Do we really pay the lowest amout of tax in Europe?

Smart Money: New figures list Ireland as one of the lowest-taxed economies. But it’s not that simple...

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 11:53

Former Bertie Ahern spokeswoman set to stand for FF in Dublin constituency

Olivia Buckley expected to fill slot left by decision of Justin McAleese to not run

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 02:00

Cliff Taylor: Crash legacy will live on in your income tax bill

The political decision has been made to hike spending – so the tax burden will not fall

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 05:38

No end in sight to Brexit stalemate following Salzburg showdown

Business Week: also in the news – Budget 2019; a Denis O’Brien bid; and Ryanair’s agm

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 07:29

Taxing low pay; redundancy row; O’Brien’s Actavo joins NBP bid

‘Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 06:15

Five ways Donohoe could raise €1.5bn extra in Budget 2019

Irish Tax Institute lays out some revenue-raising options for Minister for Finance

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 18:02

Low income worker? Ireland has smallest tax burden for low paid

Budget 2019: Person on €18,000 pays effective rate of 3%

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 17:29

Taxing times; Boohoo’s new star; and McGregor’s new whiskey brand