Tax Relief on Union Subscriptions to be restored?
According to RTE News (21st March 2018), trade unions are seeking for tax relief on union subscriptions to be re-introduced which were abolished in 2011, during the recession. The country’s largest public service union, Fórsa, argue that the current arrangements...
Tax-Dodging Blackspots
According to an article in today’s Business Post (05th March 2018), tax-dodging ‘blackspots’ across the country have been revealed. Indicators show people living in north county Dublin where ‘seven times more likely to be brought to court for not paying their taxes...
Pre-Letting Expenses
The Finance Act 2017 now provides for the deduction of pre-letting expenses against rental income where the property has been vacant for at least 12 months and which is then let as residential premises between 25th December 2017 and 31st December 2021. Conditions •...
Ireland v the rest of the world: Do we pay too much tax?
Interesting article in Irish Times on 26th September 2017 With the budget fast approaching, tax cuts are on everyone’s minds. But is it time for a wider analysis of our tax system? It’s not something we’re inclined to do. Typically, each year the focus is on helping...