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 […]
Budget 2026 Webinars – 7 & 8 October 2025
Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, will deliver Budget 2026 on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. Book now for our two-part Budget 2026 Webinars: Part 1: Budget 2026 Online Panel Discussion 19.30 – 20.30, Tuesday, 7 October 2025 For expert reaction and commentary on Budget Day, join our panel: Brian Brennan, Deputy President, Irish Tax Institute Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director, Lobbying & Influence, Ibec Mary Sadlier, CEO, Coole Swan chaired by […]
Lectures Begin Soon – consider a Professional Tax Qualification for Autumn 2025
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 […]
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 […]
Certificate in VAT 2025
Refresh & renew with our ever-popular Certificate in VAT online from 4 September to 16 October. Fully updated for legislative changes, case law, TDMs and areas of compliance focus Optional assignment or CPD only Flexible live online sessions, all recorded Practical workshop for assignment prep with integrated case studies Gain insights from our Expert Tutors including: Esther Adesanmi, Deloitte Kieran Ahern, Forvis Mazars Kim Clarke, PwC James Fox, EY Ethna […]