An economic development model based on attracting tax revenue at the expense of other countries can only last as long as they tolerate it, economist Gabriel Zucman warns in an extensive interview.
Multinationals led by pharmaceutical manufacturers have long used intangible assets and transfer pricing to shift profits to Ireland. Could the same moves work in reverse to reduce exposure to tariffs?
Given Michael Lowry’s regained prominence, there has been a lot of focus on the Moriarty Tribunal. But it is worthwhile to revisit the circumstances surrounding his 2016 conviction for tax offences.
In the second part of our series, The Currency looks at the opaque nature of GAA county board finances and the key expense lines where boards could potentially take a big tax hit.
The agreement is the latest sign of efforts by European countries to tax profits booked by multinationals in Ireland.
Deadlines are looming on key rules deciding how American multinationals’ profits are taxed in Ireland. Trump and his supporters in Congress have yet to decide how much they will let away this time.
Labour and the incoming Irish government will have to place a significant emphasis on US relations in the new year with both facing threats from a protectionist Trump regime.
Behind a veil of prudence, Government projections continue to forecast rapid growth in corporation tax revenue. For another week, they appear not to be wrong.
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde believes Europeans are "much less wealthy than they could be". The high concentration of savings and pensions need to be invested.
The firm's partners voted unanimously to merge with its private equity-backed US counterpart but some have decided to move on once the deal is concluded, including its chair Sinead Donovan, who explained her reasons to The Currency.
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