Student News

On the evening of 25 November, we welcomed 272 newly qualified CTAs and a group of 28 Tax Technicians in our virtual annual Conferring Ceremony. There is no doubt that all of us would have preferred to be in O’Reilly Hall under the Christmas lights. Yet the Class of 2021 was celebrated from the safety of their homes, surrounded by family and friends. A safe and enjoyable way to mark […]

On the evening of 6 May, we streamed our annual Conferring Ceremony to all our 2020 conferees and their families, welcoming 231 newly qualified CTAs and a group of 21 Tax Technicians. Though it was not the same as our in-person celebration at O’Reilly Hall, each individual was recognised for their achievement – and what an achievement it is to become qualified during a pandemic! Our President, Sandra Clarke, commended […]

As a transition year student you may not have huge exposure to the Irish tax system. Therefore, you may not realise that tax is really important for families, businesses, the Irish and global economy. The FanTAXtic competition requires a team of 3 students in transition year (2019/2020) academic year, to submit a 2-minute video giving their thoughts on a tax issue. This year we want to hear your thoughts on […]

As a first or second year in college, you may not have huge exposure to the Irish tax system. Therefore you might not realise that tax is really important for families, businesses, the Irish and global economy! Tax essentially determines how much disposable income individuals and companies have. The tax policy decisions that Governments make can improve economies through generating employment and encouraging foreign direct investment. If this all sounds […]

If you are interested in tax as a career, and will be sitting your Leaving Cert in June 2020, then you really need to check out this scholarship! Applications are due in March 2020. What you can win on the scholarship: Financial support for third-level living expenses and costs A place on the prestigious Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) programme after your degree Mentoring and support from the Irish Tax Institute Profile for […]

As part of its role in promoting a career in tax, the Institute is proud to sponsor several awards for outstanding performance in tax modules at various third level institutions. Below are the photographs and details of the award ceremonies which have recently taken place in colleges throughout Ireland. The Institute would like to offer the winners a huge congratulations. Alexandra Popescu was awarded the best performing student in the […]