Inheritance tax threshold rises have no ‘clear policy rationale’, watchdog says
Recent increases to thresholds appear ‘arbitrary’ and not to follow ‘clear and consistent principles’, Parliamentary Budget Office says
Recent increases to thresholds appear ‘arbitrary’ and not to follow ‘clear and consistent principles’, Parliamentary Budget Office says
Much of the cost of vital water, transport and energy investment falls to the Irish State, and that means more tax
The heavy lifting for the State is done by the levy on corporations
The Department of Housing’s reply to the landmark report was to say that most of what it called for is already being done, If so, why is the commission calling for a ‘radical reset’?
Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors
The vast bulk of employees in the private sector will retire on much lesser terms than their public sector equivalents
The domicile levy was meant to be a net to catch the super-wealthy, but hasn’t quite worked
Congestion and air pollution in the capital are rising and the city’s transport network could soon become a major climate battleground
While it is impossible to do so in many cases, there are ways of potentially making money that won’t attract the tax man’s attention
Move is aimed squarely at the top 25%. Fianna Fáil may look to spread the gains a bit more widely
Ministers discuss plan to ensure public not alienated by drive to reduce car use
Smart Money: A political row is approaching as Ministers try to find a way to get motorists out of their cars
Review will consider issues including income tax, USC and PRSI
Union calls for changes to law to make it easier for workers contracted for certain numbers of hours to obtain more where available
Central Bank study weighs in to debate on inheritance and wealth in Ireland with some unexpected findings
Smart Money: The issue of taxing wealth and increasing the tax take on inheritance in Ireland looms large - but will not be relished by politicians
Smart Money: The exchequer faces a big loss as more and more electric cars replace petrol and diesel. Motorists are likely to be asked to fill the gap
The British experience is a reminder that high-debt countries walk a tightrope, particularly with interest rates again on the rise.
Ignoring the challenges of serving a growing and ageing population won’t make them go away
It is as wrong to spend tomorrow's public cash today as it is to leave future generations the job of fixing the planet
Proposals received cool reception from Ministers while Tánaiste dismissed some as being ‘straight out of Sinn Féin manifesto’
Commission on Tax and Welfare chairwoman concedes no one wants to pay tax but money will have to be raised to meet rising costs
Commission on Taxation and Welfare recommend consideration of ‘tourist tax’
The emerging Government plan on State pension reform is shaping up as a cop-out, forcing young people to foot the massive bill
Ireland is among 10 countries forecast to see the largest proportional increase in their extremely rich populations between now and 2026
Warnings about corporation tax now falling on deaf ears as receipts roll in
Seen & heard: Dermot Desmond’s Canouan plan; consumers wary on green cost; and Siptu’s 16% airport wage claim
Family Business Network urges revamp in submission to Commission on Taxation
KPMG calls for more competitive tax system and more spending on housing and climate
Business advocacy group claims recent elements of law are confusing entrepreneurs
Oireachtas committee chair defends report recommeding qualifying age remain at 66
TDs and Senators reject key findings of Pensions Commission report
Tax institute calls for broader personal tax base and simplified social insurance system
Commission on Taxation and Welfare to review how State funds itself into the future
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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