Fantasy Budget 2026: The Winnners
At the beginning of the millennium, we launched a competition for college students with the goal of bringing them closer to the mechanics of the national Budget. On an annual basis, students from across third-level institutions participate in our Fantasy Budget competition, critically analysing the recently announced Budget measures and proposing their own measure to fill a gap. This year we had over hundreds of teams, consisting of three to […]
Certificate in Capital Taxes for Private Clients
As the tax landscape continues to evolve, Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) advising private clients need to stay ahead of technical updates and shifting regulations and client needs. The Certificate in Capital Taxes for Private Clients, running 4 February to 25 March 2026, offers you an opportunity to refresh and deepen your knowledge. Delivered online, this flexible programme is designed to refresh and build your expertise with real world examples. Participants […]
Proposed changes in Tax Appeals Bill will have chilling effect on taxpayers – Irish Tax Institute President
The President of the Irish Tax Institute, Shane Wallace, has warned that the proposed amendments in the General Scheme of the Finance (Tax Appeals and Fiscal Responsibility) Bill 2025 will have a ‘chilling effect’ on taxpayers. Mr. Wallace was commenting as the Irish Tax Institute made its submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Finance which is currently examining the Bill at Pre-Legislative Scrutiny stage. Under the existing rules governing hearings […]
CPD Requirements Made Easy
As the end of another year approaches, many are working to meet their final deadlines and prepare for the new year. The Institute wants to ease some of the burden and help you meet your 2025 CPD requirements. Online CPD Bundles This year we have three online CPD bundles on offer. Covering several tax heads including VAT and corporation tax, the CPD hours range from three to six hours per […]
Conferring Ceremony 2025
On the second last Thursday of November, one of the most anticipated nights in the Institute’s calendar took place in O’Reilly Hall, UCD. The Conferring Ceremony sparkled with faces full of pride, camera flashes and fairy lights as we welcomed our newly qualified Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) and Tax Technicians into the membership of the Irish Tax Institute. Marking this significant milestone, Shane Wallace, Institute President, celebrated the conferees’ achievement, […]
Limerick student wins Irish Tax Institute Third-Level Scholarship
Former Castletroy College and current University of Limerick student Sophie Hartigan has won the 2025 Irish Tax Institute Third-Level Scholarship. Ms Hartigan was awarded the Scholarship by the President of the Irish Tax Institute, Shane Wallace, at a ceremony in Dublin on 20 November 2025. This scholarship is aimed at Leaving Certificate students who are interested in a career in tax advisory and provides an award of €5,000 per annum […]