Irish author makes €2.1 million settlement with Revenue A top-selling Irish author of young adult books has made a settlement of more than €2.1 million with the Revenue Commissioners for under-declaring income tax. Business • 09 Sep
Irish author makes €2.1 million settlement with Revenue A top-selling Irish author of young adult books has made a settlement of more than €2.1 million with the Revenue Commissioners for under-declaring income tax. Business • 09 Sep
Revenue seize drugs, weapons, cigarettes sent in the post Revenue seized more than 1,000 kilos of drugs, dozens of dangerous weapons, and thousands of cigarettes that were sent through the post last year. Business • 05 Sep
Revenue seize drugs, weapons, cigarettes sent in the post Revenue seized more than 1,000 kilos of drugs, dozens of dangerous weapons, and thousands of cigarettes that were sent through the post last year. Business • 05 Sep
Revenue to pay €30m to legal firms to recover tax debts The Revenue Commissioners is to pay out an estimated €30 million to legal firms over the next six years to assist with the recovery of tax debts in the courts. Business • 02 Sep
Revenue to pay €30m to legal firms to recover tax debts The Revenue Commissioners is to pay out an estimated €30 million to legal firms over the next six years to assist with the recovery of tax debts in the courts. Business • 02 Sep
Marketing company wins €2.55m VAT battle with Revenue A marketing company engaged in building brands has won a €2.55m VAT battle with the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 29 Apr
Marketing company wins €2.55m VAT battle with Revenue A marketing company engaged in building brands has won a €2.55m VAT battle with the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 29 Apr
26 property owners paid LPT for ownership of 500+ homes 26 landlords, companies, or investment firms paid local property tax (LPT) for ownership of more than 500 houses or apartments last year. Business • 14 Apr
26 property owners paid LPT for ownership of 500+ homes 26 landlords, companies, or investment firms paid local property tax (LPT) for ownership of more than 500 houses or apartments last year. Business • 14 Apr
Revenue reminds online influencers of tax obligations Revenue has confirmed that since 2023 it has sent around 450 compliance notices to online influencers to remind them of their tax obligations. Business • 06 Mar
Revenue reminds online influencers of tax obligations Revenue has confirmed that since 2023 it has sent around 450 compliance notices to online influencers to remind them of their tax obligations. Business • 06 Mar
Over 500,000 people missing out on tax refunds - Revenue More than half a million people are missing out on tax refunds, according to estimates from the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 04 Feb
Over 500,000 people missing out on tax refunds - Revenue More than half a million people are missing out on tax refunds, according to estimates from the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 04 Feb
'Fragile' company loses €211,453 EWSS battle with Revenue A 'fragile' firm still recovering from the pandemic which "needed help not punishment" has lost its battle with the Revenue Commissioners concerning €211,453 received in the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). Business • 20 Jan
'Fragile' company loses €211,453 EWSS battle with Revenue A 'fragile' firm still recovering from the pandemic which "needed help not punishment" has lost its battle with the Revenue Commissioners concerning €211,453 received in the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). Business • 20 Jan
Revenue reviews 'glaring' pension loophole A Revenue review of a glaring pension loophole found some businesses were transferring over €500,000 per year into funds for the owner, their spouse, their children, or parents. Business • 06 Jan
Revenue reviews 'glaring' pension loophole A Revenue review of a glaring pension loophole found some businesses were transferring over €500,000 per year into funds for the owner, their spouse, their children, or parents. Business • 06 Jan
Tax time: Taking the scare out of Halloween tax returns Halloween isn't the only scary thing due at the end of October, it's tax returns season. Business • 12 Oct 24
Tax time: Taking the scare out of Halloween tax returns Halloween isn't the only scary thing due at the end of October, it's tax returns season. Business • 12 Oct 24
Revenue fixes problems with online tax return form Revenue has told accountants and self-assessed taxpayers that it has fixed problems with its online tax return form that were creating difficulties for those filing, but that it will be another week before others are resolved. Business • 22 Jul 24
Revenue fixes problems with online tax return form Revenue has told accountants and self-assessed taxpayers that it has fixed problems with its online tax return form that were creating difficulties for those filing, but that it will be another week before others are resolved. Business • 22 Jul 24
€120m of outstanding tax debt 'uncollectable' - McGrath Some €120m of outstanding tax debt dating back to the Covid 19 pandemic has been deemed uncollectable by the Revenue Commissioners, according to the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath. Business • 14 May 24
€120m of outstanding tax debt 'uncollectable' - McGrath Some €120m of outstanding tax debt dating back to the Covid 19 pandemic has been deemed uncollectable by the Revenue Commissioners, according to the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath. Business • 14 May 24
Firm wins royalty withholding tax battle with Revenue A tech firm has won a €4.98m corporation tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners in a dispute centred around Royalty Withholding Tax (RWHT). Business • 13 Mar 24
Firm wins royalty withholding tax battle with Revenue A tech firm has won a €4.98m corporation tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners in a dispute centred around Royalty Withholding Tax (RWHT). Business • 13 Mar 24
Deadline for warehoused tax debts may be extended The Tánaiste has indicated that the Government may be prepared to consider extending the deadline for businesses who warehoused tax debts to the Revenue Commissioners during the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to help many struggling operators in the restaurant sector. Business • 15 Jan 24
Deadline for warehoused tax debts may be extended The Tánaiste has indicated that the Government may be prepared to consider extending the deadline for businesses who warehoused tax debts to the Revenue Commissioners during the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to help many struggling operators in the restaurant sector. Business • 15 Jan 24
Property investor's firm loses corporation tax battle A property investor's firm has lost a €8.9m corporation tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 03 Oct 23
Property investor's firm loses corporation tax battle A property investor's firm has lost a €8.9m corporation tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 03 Oct 23
Revenue reports 370 data breaches over last 18 months The Revenue Commissioners has suffered more than 370 data breaches over the past 18 months. Business • 18 Aug 23
Revenue reports 370 data breaches over last 18 months The Revenue Commissioners has suffered more than 370 data breaches over the past 18 months. Business • 18 Aug 23
Waste management firm tops Tax Defaulters' List Revenue has published details of 19 tax settlement cases today totalling €7.3m, for the period from January to March 2023. Business • 13 Jun 23
Waste management firm tops Tax Defaulters' List Revenue has published details of 19 tax settlement cases today totalling €7.3m, for the period from January to March 2023. Business • 13 Jun 23
Revenue customers owe €1.9bn in warehoused debt Over 6,460 customers of the Revenue Commissioners have warehoused debt with Revenue totalling almost €1.9bn - an average individual debt of over €294,000 for that large cohort. Business • 11 May 23
Revenue customers owe €1.9bn in warehoused debt Over 6,460 customers of the Revenue Commissioners have warehoused debt with Revenue totalling almost €1.9bn - an average individual debt of over €294,000 for that large cohort. Business • 11 May 23
Possible end of Defaulters' List 'won't hinder Revenue' Revenue will lose an important tool in its enforcement efforts if it is forced to end the publication of its Tax Defaulters' List, according to an Irish tax expert. Business • 17 Apr 23
Possible end of Defaulters' List 'won't hinder Revenue' Revenue will lose an important tool in its enforcement efforts if it is forced to end the publication of its Tax Defaulters' List, according to an Irish tax expert. Business • 17 Apr 23
Farm couple win €137,914 tax battle with Revenue A married farm couple have won a €137,914 Capital Gains Tax (CGT) battle with the Revenue Commissioners arising from a €950,000 sale of 16.5 acres of farmland. Business • 01 Feb 23
Farm couple win €137,914 tax battle with Revenue A married farm couple have won a €137,914 Capital Gains Tax (CGT) battle with the Revenue Commissioners arising from a €950,000 sale of 16.5 acres of farmland. Business • 01 Feb 23
Log cabin producer features on tax defaulters list A company that produced log cabins is listed on the latest Revenue tax defaulters list as owing in excess of €1m to the tax collector. Business • 06 Dec 22
Log cabin producer features on tax defaulters list A company that produced log cabins is listed on the latest Revenue tax defaulters list as owing in excess of €1m to the tax collector. Business • 06 Dec 22
Revenue recoups €336m in Covid-19 wage supports A total of €336.2m in Covid-19 wage subsidy supports has been repaid by employers to the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 12 Sep 22
Revenue recoups €336m in Covid-19 wage supports A total of €336.2m in Covid-19 wage subsidy supports has been repaid by employers to the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 12 Sep 22
Over 57,000 properties vacant, new tax to be introduced Vacant homes will face a new tax in the next Budget, the Minister for Finance confirmed today. Business • 06 Jul 22
Over 57,000 properties vacant, new tax to be introduced Vacant homes will face a new tax in the next Budget, the Minister for Finance confirmed today. Business • 06 Jul 22
Nitrous oxide canisters worth more than €1.9m seized Nitrous oxide canisters worth more than €1.9m have been seized at premises in Meath and Dublin. Leinster • 03 Dec 21
Nitrous oxide canisters worth more than €1.9m seized Nitrous oxide canisters worth more than €1.9m have been seized at premises in Meath and Dublin. Leinster • 03 Dec 21
Cases of EWSS 'fraud' referred to gardaí - Revenue The Revenue Commissioners have said there have been examples of "absolutely fraudulent behaviour" in relation to the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. Politics • 02 Dec 21
Cases of EWSS 'fraud' referred to gardaí - Revenue The Revenue Commissioners have said there have been examples of "absolutely fraudulent behaviour" in relation to the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. Politics • 02 Dec 21
