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Judge Martin Nolan said the appropriate sentence in the case was a term of imprisonment of 16 months.

Self-employed driver jailed for 16 months for failing to pay tax

Economy
Jessica Magee
July 23, 2019, 17:55

Revenue officials estimate losses to the State come in at over €375,000 in unpaid taxes

The Tax Strategy Group recommends that politicians consider committing to an annual 0.25 to 0.5 point increase in PRSI rates for a period of five to 10 years.

Political promises get reality check from Tax Strategy Group

Economy
July 18, 2019, 05:37

Commitment to increase entry level of higher rate of income tax costed at €2.3 billion

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe doubled betting tax this year to 2 per cent of turnover. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters

Government is considering tax break for bookies

Economy
Barry O'Halloran
July 17, 2019, 20:56

Measure under consideration would allow tax-free turnover of €2.5 million a year

Four reits – Green, Hibernia, Yew Grove and I-Res – listed on the Irish Stock Exchange between 2013 and last year. They own about €3.7 billion worth of property. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Reit dividends increase tenfold in four years

Economy
Barry O'Halloran
July 17, 2019, 20:43

Four listed trusts paid €93.49 million in dividends last year

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Government would allow the budget to go into deficit next year. File photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters

Three things Paschal Donohoe must decide before the budget

Economy
Cliff Taylor
June 25, 2019, 15:52

The key decisions set up by the summer statement – and what they mean for you

Money available for new measures on budget day will be limited

Explainer: What is the Government’s Summer Statement?

Economy
Cliff Taylor
June 25, 2019, 10:53

Minister’s presentation is one of the key steps toward the budget for next year

New Zealand’s treasury chief Gabriel Makhlouf: he is due to become the Irish Central Bank’s new governor

Report on incoming Central Bank governor due in New Zealand

Economy
Kate MacNamara
June 24, 2019, 16:06

Gabriel Makhlouf’s allegations of hacking sparked political furore last month

Mohammed Morsi: died at the age of 67 after collapsing in court during a retrial of charges of espionage. Photograph: Tara Todras-Whitehill/The New York Times

Mohamed Morsi obituary: Egypt’s first democratically elected president

Economy
June 22, 2019, 05:00

Once in power, his stubborn Islamist policies brought protesters on to the streets

The low interest rate reflects a sharp fall in longer term interest rates on international money markets this week. Photograph: iStock

State borrows €500m at close to record low interest rate

Economy
June 20, 2019, 10:45

Investors who hold treasury bills to maturity will pay Government for doing so

Medical equipment seller Eurosurgical Ltd, which is in liquidation, paid €12.4 million, making it the biggest settlement on the list.

Tax defaulters pay €22m to Revenue in first quarter

Economy
Barry O'Halloran
June 11, 2019, 15:16

Liquidated medical equipment supplier Eurosurgical pays €12.4m

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage. The fiscal council warned of the dangers of a disorderly no-deal Brexit, which could happen as early as October. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Fiscal watchdog’s warning a wake-up call for Government

Economy
June 11, 2019, 03:42

Cantillon: Too little attention paid in pre-budget debate to risk of no-deal Brexit

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe. He has warned that he would oppose any measure which limits the legitimate use of tax competition to attract foreign investment to Ireland

OECD proposal on corporate tax could undermine State’s ability to lure investment

Economy
Cliff Taylor
May 31, 2019, 16:35

Minimum effective tax rate on corporate profits now on the agenda

Paris gathering: The US underlined its opposition to unilateral action on a digital sales tax. Photograph: EPA

Corporate tax reform prominent at high-level OECD meeting

Economy
Cliff Taylor
May 22, 2019, 19:47

Issue due to be addressed at Dublin conference on Thursday

OECD tax plan will be a really big deal for Ireland

Economy
Cliff Taylor
May 2, 2019, 11:18

Smart Money: Changes to tax regime could make it more difficult to attract foreign investment

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe told the conference the department was concluding work to help forecast and plan the collection of corporation tax in future.

International tax reform could cost State €3bn, conference told

Economy
Cliff Taylor
April 30, 2019, 17:35

Loss would be incurred due to OECD reform process

ASTI delegates during the annual convention in Wexford during debates on the motions on teachers’ pay. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

What are the facts about teachers’ pay in Ireland?

Economy
Cliff Taylor
April 25, 2019, 15:45

Smart Money: cost of housing is putting pressure on wages and the unions are prioritising better pensions

European competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager’s intervention shows the way the wind is blowing. Photograph: Getty Images

Digital tax issue won’t go away

Economy
April 9, 2019, 05:47

EU commissioner Vestager says ‘Europe must step forward’ in terms of a digital sales tax

Local property tax: in 2021, either its rate will have to be reduced or bills will soar. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Local property tax languishes in eight-year limbo

Economy
April 4, 2019, 05:41

Cantillon: Well-designed and sensible charge appears to be stalling under force of elections

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe noted the fact that all taxes were performing well reflected a sustainably growing economy. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Tax receipts up 7% in first quarter as deficit narrows to €966m

Economy
Barry O'Halloran
April 2, 2019, 16:30

VAT is largest tax category as income tax rises but comes in below projections

The European Parliament is targeting economies that are used for aggressive tax planning by multinationals. Photograph: iStock

Is Ireland a tax haven? European Parliament says yes

Economy
Cliff Taylor
March 28, 2019, 12:08

Smart Money: Ireland strongly criticised for helping multinationals to cut their tax bills

Would a change to the rules which allows Irish banks to write-off tax against losses be shooting Irish taxpayers in the foot?

Irish banks are back in profit – so why are they still not paying tax?

Economy
Cliff Taylor
March 7, 2019, 13:23

Smart Money: Banks and insurers will not pay up to €12bn in tax due on profits unless rules are changed

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