Ireland named amongst top 10 tax havens globally
According to the Tax Justice Network's latest ranking report published on 1 October 2024, Ireland has surpassed the Bahamas to become the ninth-largest tax haven in the world. A spokesperson for Ireland's Department of Finance has denied that the
See MoreIreland announces 2025 budget, EUR 10.5 billion in tax cuts
Ireland's Department of Finance published the Budget 2025 on yesterday, 1 October 2024. The Irish government's latest budget mentions EUR 10.5 billion in tax cuts and spending increases. Additionally, the budget outlines how the government plans
See MoreIreland consults tax treatment of interest
Ireland's Department of Finance has announced the initiation of a public consultation regarding the tax treatment of interest on Friday, 27 September 2024. Irish tax legislation includes a number of provisions allowing for the deductibility of an
See MoreIreland publishes responses on second feedback statement for introduction of participation exemption for foreign dividends
The Irish Government published the responses collected from the second feedback statement regarding the implementation of a participation exemption regime for foreign dividends on 25 September 2024. It includes potential draft proposals for the
See MoreIreland releases pre-filing notification forms for R&D corporation tax credit
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 239/24, announcing the release of pre-filing notification forms for the R&D Corporation Tax Credit on 13 September 2024. The R&D Corporation Tax Credit pre-filing notification forms in respect of
See MoreIreland: Tax appeals commission allows withholding tax deduction on dividends before 2019 Finance Act amendment
The Irish Tax Appeals Commission published a determination regarding the deduction of withholding tax on received foreign dividends on 10 September 2024. The particular issue that falls to be determined was whether foreign withholding taxes,
See MoreIreland updates R&D relief guidance
Irish Revenue has updated the guidance on relief for key employees involved in R&D activities, detailed in eBrief No. 228/24, on 27 August 2024. This relief permits employees to benefit from the R&D tax credit or any excess R&D
See MoreIreland releases second consultation feedback on participation exemption for foreign dividends
Ireland's Department of Finance has released a second feedback statement for consultation on implementing a participation exemption for foreign-sourced dividends on 27 August 2024. Minister Chambers publishes second feedback statement on
See MoreIreland updates tax manual on employer-provided vehicles
Irish Revenue updated the tax and duty manual on employer-provided vehicles detailing the tax implications when an employer provides a vehicle for an employee's private use. The notice was published in eBrief No. 219/24. The updates are as
See MoreIreland updates guidance on Pillar Two global minimum tax
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 213/24, which provides new guidance on administering the Pillar Two global minimum tax, along with updated information on the implementation of the Pillar Two rules, on 8 August 2024. The Tax and Duty Manual
See MoreIreland updates guidance on exchange of information
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 210/24, on 6 August 2024, which provides updated guidance on information exchange. The Guide to Exchange of Information under Council Directive 2011/16/EU, Ireland’s Double Taxation Agreements and Tax
See MoreIreland: Revenue issues eBrief on updated interest charges for late tax payments
Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 198/24, detailing updated guidelines for charging interest on late payments of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and other taxes on 15 July 2024. Revenue supports voluntary compliance by
See MoreIreland updates R&D tax credit guidance
The Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 190/24, on 12 July 2024, announcing updates to Tax and Duty Manual Part 29-02-03 – Research and Development (R&D) Corporation Tax Credit to incorporate the amendments to the R&D credit introduced by
See MoreIreland updates guidelines on payment and receipt of interest, royalties without income tax deduction
Irish Revenue has released eBrief, updating Tax and Duty Manual 08-03-06 regarding the payment and receipt of interest and royalties without income tax deduction. The update clarifies the application of reduced withholding tax under double taxation
See MoreIreland, Jersey reveal amendments to tax treaty protocols
Ireland and Jersey amended their tax treaty agreement on 23 November, 2023. The details of the amendments have recently been revealed. The protocol updates the preamble to include not only the intention to eliminate double taxation but also to
See MoreOman, Ireland sign tax treaty
Officials from Ireland and Oman signed an income tax treaty on 30 May, 2024, marking the first agreement of its kind between the two nations. The agreement was signed by Nasser Khamis Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority, and Gerard
See MoreIreland updates guidance on relief from stamp duty and property transfers for associated companies
The Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 142/24 on 21 May, 2024, which provides an updated guidance on the associated companies relief for stamp duty on conveyances and transfers of property between associated corporate bodies. Revenue eBrief
See MoreIreland releases new guidelines on employment status for tax purposes
The Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 140/24 which provides new guidance on how to determine employment status for tax purposes on 21 May, 2024. The new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) has been created to outline the implications for determining
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