The Tax Policy Unit within the Fiscal Policy Division of the Department of Finance is responsible for the development of efficient and effective taxation policies which support and promote the Government’s economic, social and environmental objectives through the publication of an annual Budget and Finance Act.
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Latest Documents
| 01 May 2012 | The Minister for Finance today announced the opening of a Public Consultation on Tax Residence Rules. Full details can be found here |
| 12 April 2012 | Ireland and Egypt signed a Double Taxation Agreement on April 9th last. Ireland has now signed comprehensive tax agreements with 66 countries. Full details can be found on the Revenue Commissioners web-site here. |
| 2 April 2012 | Tax clearance procedures and e-RCT: As a result of the introduction of the new electronic Relevant Contracts tax (e-RCT) system by the Revenue Commissioners in January 2012, the C2 certificate is no longer in use by subcontractors. This change will require to be reflected in the Department of Finance procedures for tax clearance in relation to public sector contracts and grants. Accordingly Circulars 43/2006 and 44/2006 are being revised and replacements will issue shortly. In the interim, more details are available here. Note that the changes relate to use of the C2 only. |
If you are looking for information on personal taxes and allowances, you will find all the information you require on the Revenue Commissioners website.
All previous Budgets can be viewed on the dedicated Budget Website.
