Inheritance tax threshold rises have no ‘clear policy rationale’, watchdog says
Recent increases to thresholds appear ‘arbitrary’ and not to follow ‘clear and consistent principles’, Parliamentary Budget Office says
Commission on Taxation and Welfare
Ireland badly needs to invest in infrastructure. That means more tax
Much of the cost of vital water, transport and energy investment falls to the Irish State, and that means more tax
Despite what people may think, taxes in Ireland are low compared to Europe
The heavy lifting for the State is done by the levy on corporations
The Government says that two thirds of the recommendations of the Housing Commission are already in train - this is delusional
The Department of Housing’s reply to the landmark report was to say that most of what it called for is already being done, If so, why is the commission calling for a ‘radical reset’?
Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?
Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors
Pensions: Pre-2013 public servants have the golden ticket while younger employees pay the price of reforms
The vast bulk of employees in the private sector will retire on much lesser terms than their public sector equivalents
Ireland’s richest are seldom mentioned when it comes time to balance the books
The domicile levy was meant to be a net to catch the super-wealthy, but hasn’t quite worked
Bust-up over congestion charges in London could soon play out in Dublin
Congestion and air pollution in the capital are rising and the city’s transport network could soon become a major climate battleground
How to make money and not pay tax on it – from watches, cars, homes and bonds
While it is impossible to do so in many cases, there are ways of potentially making money that won’t attract the tax man’s attention
Cliff Taylor: This is why the Fine Gael tax plan has started such a row
Move is aimed squarely at the top 25%. Fianna Fáil may look to spread the gains a bit more widely
Public may be asked take one car journey less per week in second phase of proposed strategy
Ministers discuss plan to ensure public not alienated by drive to reduce car use
Congestion charges are looming for Irish motorists. Here’s how they work elsewhere
Smart Money: A political row is approaching as Ministers try to find a way to get motorists out of their cars
Tax code review to weigh indexation and Taoiseach’s 30% rate proposal
Review will consider issues including income tax, USC and PRSI
Retail workers’ income curtailed by caps on hours - Mandate
Union calls for changes to law to make it easier for workers contracted for certain numbers of hours to obtain more where available
Inherited wealth: Does it drive inequality that no amount of workplace success can match?
Central Bank study weighs in to debate on inheritance and wealth in Ireland with some unexpected findings
Here is the argument for increasing tax on inheritances in Ireland
Smart Money: The issue of taxing wealth and increasing the tax take on inheritance in Ireland looms large - but will not be relished by politicians
Electric cars will mean new motorist charges to fill exchequer hole
Smart Money: The exchequer faces a big loss as more and more electric cars replace petrol and diesel. Motorists are likely to be asked to fill the gap
Cliff Taylor: Ireland, like the UK, will have to face up to how it pays its bills
The British experience is a reminder that high-debt countries walk a tightrope, particularly with interest rates again on the rise.
John FitzGerald: It’s time to listen to the taxation commission
Ignoring the challenges of serving a growing and ageing population won’t make them go away
Mark Paul: Runaway public spenders are like climate change deniers who want our kids to pick up the tab
It is as wrong to spend tomorrow's public cash today as it is to leave future generations the job of fixing the planet
FG and FF failed to make submissions to State commission on tax and welfare
Proposals received cool reception from Ministers while Tánaiste dismissed some as being ‘straight out of Sinn Féin manifesto’
Money to run State in years ahead must ‘come from somewhere’ - tax commission chair
Commission on Tax and Welfare chairwoman concedes no one wants to pay tax but money will have to be raised to meet rising costs
Surging tax revenues provide Government with unprecedented war chest ahead of budget
Commission on Taxation and Welfare recommend consideration of ‘tourist tax’
Pensions reform plan is a cop-out that loads the burden on younger people
The emerging Government plan on State pension reform is shaping up as a cop-out, forcing young people to foot the massive bill
Number of Irish wealthy individuals set to surge
Ireland is among 10 countries forecast to see the largest proportional increase in their extremely rich populations between now and 2026
Has Ireland wasted what may prove to be a temporary corporate tax boom?
Warnings about corporation tax now falling on deaf ears as receipts roll in
Exchequer faces €13bn hole as population ages – Finance
Seen & heard: Dermot Desmond’s Canouan plan; consumers wary on green cost; and Siptu’s 16% airport wage claim
Tax system ‘unfairly stacked’ against family businesses
Family Business Network urges revamp in submission to Commission on Taxation
KPMG urges overhaul of Irish personal tax system to attract investment
KPMG calls for more competitive tax system and more spending on housing and climate
British-Irish chamber calls for new body to simplify tax code
Business advocacy group claims recent elements of law are confusing entrepreneurs
No guarantee raising pension age would breach deficit, says Naughten
Oireachtas committee chair defends report recommeding qualifying age remain at 66
State Pension age should remain at 66, Oireachtas committee recommends
TDs and Senators reject key findings of Pensions Commission report
Low-paid workers’ exemption from tax base ‘unfair’ on middle earners
Tax institute calls for broader personal tax base and simplified social insurance system
Deadline extended for submissions on taxation and welfare
Commission on Taxation and Welfare to review how State funds itself into the future
Once-off wealth tax could be used to raise exchequer funds, ESRI economist says
Barra Roantree says taxing ‘those with lots of wealth or inheritance’ is one possible option
Beacon hospital’s losses, Masding’s new board role, and a once-off wealth tax
Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
A once-off wealth tax is the wrong solution to Ireland’s funding problems
Such a short-term tax will not be sufficient to plug the long-term holes in public finances
Merits of replacing LPT with broader site value tax to be considered
Government’s Commission on Taxation and Welfare launches three-month process
Pension pathway fraught with political risk
Government must address competing priorities on hot potato of old-age payment
Sinn Féin’s opposition to property tax is muddled and incoherent
Party’s stance is out-of-kilter with its wider political agenda
European-style social insurance model to be considered
Tax body will examine linking benefits to PRSI contributions along with site value levy
The problem with a wealth tax? There are not enough rich people
IMF report urges Government to raise more tax for public investment, but who will pay?
Half of State’s corporate tax receipts could be wiped out, warns IMF
‘Extreme scenario’ would mean decline in revenue take of almost €6bn
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