Annual Dinner 2026
On 27 February 2026 we welcomed nearly 1,000 guests to the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road for the Institute’s Annual Dinner 2026. A calendar highlight, the Annual Dinner brings together Institute members, Oireachtas representatives, Revenue and Department officials, members from the legal profession, academia, business, the media, and those from our sister organisations. Against the backdrop of the iconic Kilkenny Castle, Institute President and proud Kilkenny man, Shane Wallace, welcomed guests […]
Irish Tax Institute President: Ireland needs certainty, a simplified tax code, and to remain competitive
Shane Wallace warns that Ireland must act decisively and ‘control the controllables’ The President of the Irish Tax Institute has said that it is critical that, in the midst of a turbulent geo-political climate, Irish businesses can rely on certainty and a simplified tax code, adding that we must remain competitive as a nation. Speaking at the Institute’s Annual Dinner, Shane Wallace said that significant recent changes to our tax […]
Annual Conference 2026
We are delighted to return to the Galmont Hotel, Galway for Annual Conference 2026, taking place on 24 & 25 April. This conference is a great opportunity for Ireland’s tax community to come together for expert technical updates and unparalleled networking opportunities. This year’s programme delivers a comprehensive exploration of the issues shaping tax practice in 2026, with sessions designed to equip practitioners with the insights they need in an […]
Proposed eWithholding Tax (eWHT) risks damaging Ireland’s competitiveness warns Irish Tax Institute
The Irish Tax Institute has warned that proposals to introduce a new eWithholding Tax (eWHT) system risks damaging Ireland’s competitiveness and has urged that further consideration be given to the scope, design, cost and economic impact of the proposal before it proceeds any further. A major reform of withholding taxes is proposed which includes: abolishing the current Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT)¹ and Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) rates including the […]
Fantasy Budget 2026: The Winners
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 a measure that they believe should have been part of the Budget package. This year we had hundreds of […]
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 […]