Tax Tom Maguire: Running the rule over the Tax Strategy Group’s papersThere is much to ponder in the latest set of papers from the group
Tax Tom Maguire: Tax changes that could boost the fortunes of EuronextA pre-budget submission from a stakeholder group offers some interesting suggestions
Tax Tom Maguire: We need more quid pro quo laws for tax controversy mattersChanges could be made around the Tax Appeals Commission that would be fairer and clearer for everyone
Tax Tom Maguire: It’s good to see some attention for enterprise and income taxes ahead of budgetRecent comments from the finance minister suggest there is good recognition of what tax policies need to be changed
Tax A faster way to tackle excess withholding tax, thanks to EUA new directive aims to assist in the efficient functioning of the European capital markets union
Tax Tom Maguire: Exempting foreign dividends from tax is a welcome moveThe proposal has the potential to bring some much-needed simplicity to a complex area of tax law
Tax Time is running out to engage with Revenue on the tax debt warehousing schemeWith the May 1 deadline looming, it’s time to take action before it’s too late
Tax Tom Maguire: With corporate tax risk comes real legislative opportunity for the stateWe need to make our tax system as attractive as it can be to ensure that the next company that goes super-nova starts its journey here
Tax It’s a ‘non, merci’ from us to the EU’s latest corporation tax proposalThere is potential for legal conflict as larger countries are set to benefit from the redistribution of revenues across the bloc at the expense of smaller ones
Tax Tom Maguire: Ireland is in good shape, but simplifying the tax code will put us in a better oneMichael McGrath’s promise to make tax system easier and clear badly needed
Tax Tom Maguire: Why there’s a need for speed when it comes to debt warehousingMay 1 is the deadline for businesses who have availed of the tax debt warehousing scheme to engage with Revenue on this matter
Tax Tom Maguire: Exemption from employer’s PRSI effective as it encourages offers of shares to employeesSMEs need to be able to offer incentives to attract and retain staff when they can’t afford to fund higher cash remuneration
Corporate Tax Tom Maguire: Corporate tax exemption on foreign income is a good moveThe Department of Finance’s public consultation ended before Christmas and it’s predicted an exemption for dividends will be included in the Finance Bill
Opinion Tom Maguire: R&D will happen – we need to ensure the tax credit makes it happens here The Finance Bill increases in the first-year payment threshold to €50,000 giving firms valuable cash flow
Tax Tom Maguire on tax: get ready for new reporting requirements for employee benefitsA new real-time reporting requirement has been placed on employers in relation to certain expense payments
Investing Tom Maguire on tax: Blessed relief for angel investorsProposed relief in the Finance Bill could bring about a reduced rate of 16 per to 18 per cent on capital gains tax
Tax Tom Maguire: Finance Bill must get quick cash into as many start-up companies as possibleThe whole area of investment for firms and entrepreneurs must be improvedto assist homegrown activity
Budget 2024 Cash remains king, and the Budget should put more of it into companies’ handsBy enhancing EIIS, investors can now claim double the relief for four-year investments up to €500,000
Tax Tom Maguire: Proposed BEFIT scheme could direct corporate tax away from Ireland Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation would mean one form of corporate tax law across Europe
Tax The ins and outs of vacant homes taxIf you have a residential dwelling that is inhabited for less than 30 days a year, you may be liable for the tax, but there are some exemptions