Commission on Taxation | Business Post

Politicians back calls for revamp of tax and welfare systems to tackle ‘significant future challenges’

The Commission on Taxation and Welfare’s report found pressure on long term fiscal sustainability, in particular from Ireland’s ageing demographic profile

Roll-out of labour reforms a ‘major concern’ for Irish businesses – Ibec

Employers’ lobby group says proposed new rules on pensions, a living wage and statutory sick leave must be implemented in a more co-ordinated way

Michael Brennan: Warning signs and dead ends on the roadmap for tax reforms

Many of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare’s recommendations were derided by cabinet ministers last week, but privately there is an acceptance that some of the new proposals will have to be implemented, such is the need for more tax revenue in the coming decades

Brian Keegan: Timing is everything as a new tax report lands in our midst

The findings of the current Commission on Taxation and Welfare come at a moment where inflation is rampant, and they could well prove to be a harbinger of impending economic mayhem

Lucinda Creighton: Government should avoid tax taskforce’s hare-brained schemes at all costs

The Commission on Taxation is arguably recommending that families, small businesses and farmers be taxed and levied into extinction. Its proposals should be treated as a checklist of measures to be avoided in Budget 2023

Sinn Féin PRSI proposal could double current rate paid by businesses

Party’s proposals to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare also include a third income tax rate and rises in capital gains and inheritance taxes

‘Sin taxes’ to improve public health and wealth tax being actively considered

Professor Niamh Moloney, the chair of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare, has also said it will be looking at a wealth tax

Analysis: Commission on Taxation deadline means no major changes in next Budget

The body tasked with finding new ways to pay for increased social supports will report in July 2022 so any impact will be deferred for at least a year