In early 2020, as the world grappled to understand – and deal with – the impact of an escalating pandemic, the Irish tax authority stepped into action. With the economy shuttered and tens of thousands of businesses struggling, officials from the Revenue Commissioners orchestrated the state’s massive bailout through the Covid wage supports. All enforcement activity had been halted, and following engagement with the government, Revenue also allowed struggling businesses the opportunity to defer tax payments. “We knew if we could do something, we should do it. Before the crisis, I never anticipated that we would be paying out €1.8…

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