The entire multi-billion euro aircraft leasing industry here paid Irish corporation tax of only €23m last year, reports the Irish Independent. That is according to figures provided by the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, who confirmed that the €23m paid in corporation tax last year was down from the €29m… – Continue reading
More than 900 people with six-figure incomes were obliged to contribute more. Hundreds of high earners who tried to use tax breaks and shelters to maximise their income ended up paying over €60 million tax under measures introduced in recent years. The high-income individual’s restriction was introduced following controversy that… – Continue reading
A WHISTLEBLOWER claimed former Tanaiste Mary Harney “shut down” his investigation into allegations of offshore tax evasion after he uncovered the names of senior politicians in the Progressive Democrats, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, the Dail has heard. It is the first time Ms Harney’s party, the now defunct PDs,… – Continue reading
