FACTBOX - European regulators crack down on Big Tech European regulators have launched a series of investigations into Big Tech in recent years Business • 10 Sep 24
FACTBOX - European regulators crack down on Big Tech European regulators have launched a series of investigations into Big Tech in recent years Business • 10 Sep 24
Apple must pay Ireland €14bn in unpaid taxes, court rules Apple has lost its fight against the European Commission's ruling that it underpaid €14.1 billion in tax due to Ireland. Business • 10 Sep 24
Apple must pay Ireland €14bn in unpaid taxes, court rules Apple has lost its fight against the European Commission's ruling that it underpaid €14.1 billion in tax due to Ireland. Business • 10 Sep 24
Twists and turns in the high stakes Apple tax case? Will Goodbody provides an overview of the many twists and turns in the high stakes Apple tax case. Analysis and Comment • 10 Sep 24
Twists and turns in the high stakes Apple tax case? Will Goodbody provides an overview of the many twists and turns in the high stakes Apple tax case. Analysis and Comment • 10 Sep 24
EU court due to rule in Apple tax case on 10 September The European Court of Justice is set to hand down its ruling in the €13bn tax case involving technology giant Apple and Ireland on 10 September. Business • 30 Aug 24
EU court due to rule in Apple tax case on 10 September The European Court of Justice is set to hand down its ruling in the €13bn tax case involving technology giant Apple and Ireland on 10 September. Business • 30 Aug 24
Company owner wins €300,000 tax battle with Revenue An early retiree and company owner has won a €300,000 income tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners concerning a €750,000 sale of zoned land at the edge of a village. Business • 21 Aug 24
Company owner wins €300,000 tax battle with Revenue An early retiree and company owner has won a €300,000 income tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners concerning a €750,000 sale of zoned land at the edge of a village. Business • 21 Aug 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
G20 finance ministers meet to seek consensus Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 meet this week to renew efforts to reach consensus on economic policy ahead of the US election, and will avoid discussing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to try to prevent them dominating the talks. Business • 22 Jul 24
G20 finance ministers meet to seek consensus Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 meet this week to renew efforts to reach consensus on economic policy ahead of the US election, and will avoid discussing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to try to prevent them dominating the talks. Business • 22 Jul 24
Accountants concerned about issues with Revenue's Form 11 Accountants, tax agents and those required to file their own self-assessment income tax returns have expressed concerns about difficulties they have experienced with Revenue's Online Service (ROS) in recent weeks. Business • 05 Jul 24
Accountants concerned about issues with Revenue's Form 11 Accountants, tax agents and those required to file their own self-assessment income tax returns have expressed concerns about difficulties they have experienced with Revenue's Online Service (ROS) in recent weeks. Business • 05 Jul 24
Exchequer tax take up 15.9% in May Tax take for May was €1.43 billion (15.9%) higher than in the same month of last year, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 06 Jun 24
Exchequer tax take up 15.9% in May Tax take for May was €1.43 billion (15.9%) higher than in the same month of last year, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 06 Jun 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
Tax take up 2.6% so far this year, spending is 12% higher The amount of tax taken in by the exchequer during the first four months of the year is up 2.6% on the same period last year. Business • 03 May 24
Tax take up 2.6% so far this year, spending is 12% higher The amount of tax taken in by the exchequer during the first four months of the year is up 2.6% on the same period last year. Business • 03 May 24
Over 53,000 firms still using Tax Debt Warehousing scheme The outstanding debt owned by businesses that availed of Revenue's debt warehousing scheme stood at €1.58 billion this week, according to the tax commissioners in their annual report for 2023. Business • 25 Apr 24
Over 53,000 firms still using Tax Debt Warehousing scheme The outstanding debt owned by businesses that availed of Revenue's debt warehousing scheme stood at €1.58 billion this week, according to the tax commissioners in their annual report for 2023. Business • 25 Apr 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
Biden tax promises could spell trouble for OECD deal US President Joe Biden has vowed to raise taxes on wealthy Americans and large companies, announcing plans in his State of the Union address to hike corporate minimum taxes and cut deductions for executive pay and corporate jets. Business • 08 Mar 24
Biden tax promises could spell trouble for OECD deal US President Joe Biden has vowed to raise taxes on wealthy Americans and large companies, announcing plans in his State of the Union address to hike corporate minimum taxes and cut deductions for executive pay and corporate jets. Business • 08 Mar 24
Charity urges Govt to address corporate tax 'blind spots' Christian Aid has said it is time for Ireland to amend its policies around corporate tax and work to end harmful corporate profit-shifting. Ireland • 05 Mar 24
Charity urges Govt to address corporate tax 'blind spots' Christian Aid has said it is time for Ireland to amend its policies around corporate tax and work to end harmful corporate profit-shifting. Ireland • 05 Mar 24
McGrath says further income tax package in next budget The Finance Minister says there will be a further substantial income tax package in the next budget. Business • 28 Feb 24
McGrath says further income tax package in next budget The Finance Minister says there will be a further substantial income tax package in the next budget. Business • 28 Feb 24
New global tax rules will not hinder foreign investment New global tax rules will not hinder foreign investment in Ireland, according to the President of the Irish Tax Institute. Business • 23 Feb 24
New global tax rules will not hinder foreign investment New global tax rules will not hinder foreign investment in Ireland, according to the President of the Irish Tax Institute. Business • 23 Feb 24
Lower income households hit hardest by indirect taxes Lower income households are disproportionately hit by the effects of indirect taxes like VAT and carbon taxes when compared to those with higher incomes, a new analysis has found. Business • 20 Feb 24
Lower income households hit hardest by indirect taxes Lower income households are disproportionately hit by the effects of indirect taxes like VAT and carbon taxes when compared to those with higher incomes, a new analysis has found. Business • 20 Feb 24
Tax take rises in January, driven by VAT, income tax Tax take increased by almost 5% in January when compared to the same time last year, driven by strong VAT and income tax receipts. Business • 06 Feb 24
Tax take rises in January, driven by VAT, income tax Tax take increased by almost 5% in January when compared to the same time last year, driven by strong VAT and income tax receipts. Business • 06 Feb 24
Exchequer surplus falls to €1.2 billion from €5 billion The Exchequer recorded a surplus of €1.2 billion in 2023, according to figures released by the Department of Finance. Business • 05 Jan 24
Exchequer surplus falls to €1.2 billion from €5 billion The Exchequer recorded a surplus of €1.2 billion in 2023, according to figures released by the Department of Finance. Business • 05 Jan 24
New enhanced reporting of worker benefits begins today New enhanced reporting requiring employers to provide additional information on workers benefits to Revenue come into effect from today. Business • 01 Jan 24
New enhanced reporting of worker benefits begins today New enhanced reporting requiring employers to provide additional information on workers benefits to Revenue come into effect from today. Business • 01 Jan 24
Revenue warns of tax implications for planning payments Revenue has warned of "potentially serious consequences" for people who do not disclose payments they have received as part of the misuse of the planning appeals system. Business • 08 Dec 23
Revenue warns of tax implications for planning payments Revenue has warned of "potentially serious consequences" for people who do not disclose payments they have received as part of the misuse of the planning appeals system. Business • 08 Dec 23
Economists take aim at Irish corporation tax policies A number of prominent economists have taken aim at Ireland's corporation tax policies on social media, labelling them "parasitic" and accusing the State of "siphoning" the tax bases of others. Business • 08 Dec 23
Economists take aim at Irish corporation tax policies A number of prominent economists have taken aim at Ireland's corporation tax policies on social media, labelling them "parasitic" and accusing the State of "siphoning" the tax bases of others. Business • 08 Dec 23
€110 billion collected in taxes in 2022, up 17% on 2021 The Exchequer collected €110 billion in 2022 in taxes and PRSI, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office published today. Business • 22 Nov 23
€110 billion collected in taxes in 2022, up 17% on 2021 The Exchequer collected €110 billion in 2022 in taxes and PRSI, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office published today. Business • 22 Nov 23
€13bn Apple tax case judgment 'should be set aside' The Advocate General of the EU's highest court has proposed that the court should set aside the judgment of the lower General Court in the Apple tax case and refer it back to the General Court for a new decision. Business • 09 Nov 23
€13bn Apple tax case judgment 'should be set aside' The Advocate General of the EU's highest court has proposed that the court should set aside the judgment of the lower General Court in the Apple tax case and refer it back to the General Court for a new decision. Business • 09 Nov 23
