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French propose 'equalisation tax' for internet firms

French Finance minister Bruno Le Maire will present proposals to tax large internet based companies on their turnover - not their profits - to EU finance ministers at an informal Ecofin meeting in Estonia tomorrow.

Business • 18 Sep 17

The HSE, Iarnroid Eireann, the Departments of Defence and Justice and An Post were the main employers of claimants

State employees best for claiming back tax

A new survey shows that state and semi-state employees appear to be much better at reclaiming tax refunds than private sector workers.

Business • 15 Sep 17

Central Bank Governor Philip Lane says the Government may need to increase taxes during a period of high growth

Lane warns Government not to overheat the economy

The Governor of the Central Bank has warned the Government that too rapid an expansion of house-building could destabilise the economy.

Business • 08 Sep 17

Politicians need to approve an increase in the US debt ceiling to allow the federal government to keep borrowing money and paying its bills, including its debt obliteration

Trump to begin tax reform push next week - report

US President Donald Trump will begin a major push next week to convince the public of the need for tax reform, shifting his focus to fiscal policy in an effort to win a big legislative victory by the end of the year, The Financial Times has reported.

Business • 25 Aug 17

The Government is preparing a tender seeking offers to collect and manage the Apple tax money

Ireland seeks protection from losses on Apple billions

Ireland is seeking ways to indemnify itself against any losses stemming from holding about €13 billion of Apple's back taxes, according to a report from Bloomberg today.

Business • 23 Jun 17

Figures from the Department of Finance show tax receipts improved in May.

May figures show tax take 1.5% higher than expected

There was a pickup in Government tax receipts in May, according to the latest exchequer returns. May exchequer figures show the Government took in €76m - or 1.5% more than expected.

Business • 04 Jul 17

Norwegian politicians last year ordered the fund, which invests the proceeds of Norway's vast offshore oil and gas production, to be more involved in global efforts to combat tax havens

Norwegian wealth fund calls for more tax transparency

Norway's $915 billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, has called for companies around the world to be more transparent about their tax payments.

Business • 07 Apr 17

Italy has alleged Google improperly declared up to €800m in Italian income over a four-year period between 2009 and 2013

Google reportedly close to tax deal in Italy

Google is reportedly close to finalising a €280m settlement with Italian tax authorities for routing profits through Irish and Dutch subsidiaries to reduce its tax liabilities.

Business • 12 Jan 17

The probes resulted in 17 criminal convictions for 'serious tax and duty offences', as well as 1,672 summary convictions

Non-compliance probes yielded €555m for Revenue

Revenue Commissioners recouped €555m last year from taxpayers after completing more than half a million compliance interventions.

Business • 05 Jan 17

The reports sees the 'informally mobile population' – which includes business travellers, cross border commuters and international virtual workers – as posing a particular challenge and risk to employers

Firms struggle to manage tax for mobile workers

Companies are finding it increasingly difficult to deal with the tax implications of employees who work in different countries, according to a report by PwC.

Business • 19 Dec 16

Governments are accused of starving their countries of the money needed for education, healthcare and generating jobs

Ireland part of toxic global tax system - Oxfam

The charity Oxfam has said Ireland is part of a toxic global tax system servicing the very wealthiest while ordinary people pay the price and lose out on essential public services.

News • 12 Dec 16

Both the EU and Apple have declined to comment on the appeals process

EU says Govt's Apple appeal is too long - report

The EU General Court has asked the Government to tweak its appeal of the European Commission order to force Apple to pay Ireland €13 billion plus interest, according to people familiar with the matter.

Business • 09 Dec 16

Market scepticism exists over Donald Trump's views on topics such as trade and tax

Key economic and tax proposals from Trump

Substantial uncertainty still surrounds Trump's policy positions, as well as market scepticism over his views on topics such as trade.

Business • 09 Nov 16

Donald Trump has pushed infrastructure spending as a means to create jobs

CRH set to benefit from Trump's building plans

The prospect of a Trump presidency will see markets under pressure today, but the immediate outlook for the US construction sector is much brighter according to Davy stockbrokers

Business • 09 Nov 16

The Finance Minister addressed the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in the European Parliament today

Government to lodge Apple appeal tomorrow

The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has told a committee of the European Parliament that the Government will lodge its appeal against the Apple decision in the European Court of Justice tomorrow.

Business • 08 Nov 16

TASC has urged the Government to carefully evaluate any new tax breaks before they are introduced

Tax breaks costing Exchequer billions - TASC

Tax breaks are costing the Exchequer billions of euro in revenue each year and encouraging income inequality, according to analysis by TASC.

Business • 03 Nov 16

Budget 2017 sees the Earned Income Tax Credit to go up by €400 to €950

Earned Income Tax Credit to increase by €400

To address the tax differential between the self-employed and those in the PAYE system, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said that he will increase the Earned Income Tax Credit by €400 to €950.

Budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16

The latest excise duty increase will bring the price of a pack of many cigarettes to €11

Dáil passes resolution to increase cigarette price

The Dáil has passed a Financial Resolution which gives effect to the increase in excise duty on tobacco as part of Budget 2017.

Budget 2017 • 12 Oct 16

Speaking on RTÉ's Nine News, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the Government had listened to the people and invested in health, education and other services

Budget based on prudent management, says Kenny

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny said Budget 2017 is the first in a series of budgets that are focused on what the public said was important.

News • 12 Oct 16

The Government will have around €400m available for tax measures in the Budget

David Murphy’s guide to Budget 2017 tax changes

RTÉ's Business Editor David Murphy takes a look at what tax changes we can likely expect in next Tuesday's Budget.

budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16

While we look at tax changes from budget to budget, we don’t pay enough attention to tax trends as they develop over time

Analysis: No more tax increases

With draft budget day for Euro Area states just a few weeks away in mid October, attention is focused on what changes may be in store.

Business • 23 Sep 16

The ESRI is recommending a neutral Budget next month

ESRI recommends neutral Budget next month

The Economic and Social Research Institute says strong economic growth means there is no need for significant tax cuts in the next Budget.

News • 21 Sep 16

Focus on tax

Cora O'Brien, Tax Policy Director at the Irish Tax Institute, asks whether Ireland's personal tax system is too progressive?

tax • 23 Sep 16

The Irish Tax Institute said workers on salaries of €55,000 here pay more tax than those in Sweden, Spain and Switzerland

Workers in Ireland hitting higher tax rate sooner

Workers in Ireland are paying the higher 40% rate of income tax before their salaries reach the average industrial wage, according to a study by the Irish Tax Institute.

Business • 20 Sep 16

60% of the 520 aircraft flying commercially in Brazil are leased from companies registered in Ireland

Brazilian airlines shaken by Irish tax listing

Brazilian airlines are angry over a decision by Brazil's tax authority to list Ireland as a tax haven, which means about $306m in new taxes on aircraft leases for carriers struggling to regain profitability.

Business • 19 Sep 16

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