Recap: Harvard CID and Irish Tax Institute Global Tax Policy Conference
Since 2013, the Institute and Harvard University have collaborated to bring together global tax policymakers, finance ministries, Revenue authorities, State agencies, in-house tax Counsel, professional advisers, academics and NGOs to discuss and explore critical issues in international tax. The fifth Global Tax Policy Conference took place in Dublin on 23 and 24 October 2025 with over 220 national and international delegates in attendance. Our President, Shane Wallace, and Professor Jay […]
Tax Talk: Revenue Disclosure Opportunity – employment classification errors
In the latest edition of Tax Talk, host Donal O’Donovan discusses the Revenue disclosure opportunity to regularise misclassification of employment status with Sarah Waters, Revenue’s Accountant General’s and Strategic Planning Division; Sinéad McNamara, Revenue’s Personal Taxes Policy and Legislation Division; and Aidan Lucey, PwC and Institute Council member. This disclosure opportunity arises following the Supreme Court judgment in the Karshan case which found that for tax purposes, Domino’s delivery drivers […]
Still time to register for Autumn 2025 Courses
There is still time to register for the Institute’s professional tax qualifications – Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), Diploma in Tax, and Tax Technician. The technical knowledge these qualifications provide is highly sought after. Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) – become a tax advisory expert The Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification is the leading tax advisory qualification in Ireland and the international gold standard in tax advice. It delivers deep tax technical […]
Irish Tax Institute welcomes reform of R&D Tax Credit announced in Budget 2026
Enterprise tax changes announced will help to increase Irelands’ attractiveness & competitiveness The Irish Tax Institute has welcomed the announcement made in Budget 2026 that the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit will increase from 30% to 35%, that the first-year payment threshold will increase to €87,500 and that further targeted changes will be considered in relation to outsourcing and the definition of qualifying expenditure. The Institute believes the increase […]
Shane Wallace, 50th President of the Irish Tax Institute
Shane Wallace was inaugurated as the Institute’s 50th President at the AGM on 4 September. Shane Wallace is a tax partner at Deloitte Ireland with expertise in international tax, tax structuring, mergers and acquisitions, capital taxes and real estate taxes. You can read his acceptance speech here. Irish Tax Institute President urges stability and predictability The President of the Irish Tax Institute has called on the Government to prioritise stability and […]
ITI calls for sweeping reforms to the R&D tax credit to boost competitiveness
The Institute released its Pre-Budget 2026 Submission in which it has urged the Government to focus on three key areas in the face of an increasingly volatile geo-political climate: Enhance Ireland’s attractiveness as a location in the increasingly competitive battle for FDI. Create the environment for an ambitious, innovative and export-orientated SME sector. Bolster safeguards for taxpayers and increase investment in the tax collection system. The Institute said that reforming […]