Jan 6, 2010
Ireland’s total tax collections fell by €7.7 billion to €33 billion in 2009.
Figures released by Ireland’s Department of Finance show that the country’s economy and tax revenues are still reeling from last year’s financial crisis, though the situation is experiencing marginal improvements. According to the Exchequer Statement released on January 5th, tax collections for the [...]
Ireland’s total tax collections fell by €7.7 billion to €33 billion in 2009.
Figures released by Ireland’s Department of Finance show that the country’s economy and tax revenues are still reeling from last year’s financial crisis, though the situation is experiencing marginal improvements. According to the Exchequer Statement released on January 5th, tax collections for the 12 month ending in December were 3.9 percent lower than the Department’s targets, and down by 19 percent compared to 2008. Although the Exchequer deficit for the ... Read More
Sep 10, 2009
Since the April G20 summit, over 50 new TIEA agreements have been signed across the globe.
The London G20 Summit, held on the 2nd of April this year, heralded an unprecedented wave of Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA). In what was described as “revolutionary” by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, the number of completed TIEAs has almost [...]
Since the April G20 summit, over 50 new TIEA agreements have been signed across the globe.
The London G20 Summit, held on the 2nd of April this year, heralded an unprecedented wave of Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA). In what was described as “revolutionary” by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, the number of completed TIEAs has almost doubled since their inception in late 2000.
Since the G20 summit, and subsequent global push for greater tax transparency and compliance, the following 53 agreements have been ... Read More
Aug 28, 2009
The Irish Government’s Commission on Taxation has released its report reviewing the Irish taxation system and its subsequent recommendations.
Today, the Commission on Taxation handed its report with over 250 recommendations regarding Ireland’s financial taxation system to Brian Lenihan, Minister of Finance. Due to errors in its indices, the 600 page report will not be made [...]
The Irish Government’s Commission on Taxation has released its report reviewing the Irish taxation system and its subsequent recommendations.
Today, the Commission on Taxation handed its report with over 250 recommendations regarding Ireland’s financial taxation system to Brian Lenihan, Minister of Finance. Due to errors in its indices, the 600 page report will not be made available to the public until early to mid-September. The report was originally requested to be complete on the 20th of September but has been completed ahead of ... Read More
Aug 25, 2009
Ireland could see the balance of its taxation system reshuffled, creating new taxes and diminishing those already established.
Ireland may soon see a restructuring of its taxation system, if suggestions by Ireland’s Commission on Taxation to the Government are accepted. The Commission, which was created in 2008 to examine Ireland’s taxation structure, is expected to release [...]
Ireland could see the balance of its taxation system reshuffled, creating new taxes and diminishing those already established.
Ireland may soon see a restructuring of its taxation system, if suggestions by Ireland's Commission on Taxation to the Government are accepted. The Commission, which was created in 2008 to examine Ireland's taxation structure, is expected to release a report by the 28th of August with its recommended taxation changes.
The report will feature 250 recommendations to the Irish government. Key changes within the report ... Read More
