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The Branch Network was established in 2003 and is unique to the Institute. It provides the Institute with a forum to engage directly with Revenue on tax administration issues and to hear about the latest developments in Revenue’s activities. The Institute’s Branch Network mirrors Revenue’s operational structure, and engages with Revenue’s six national operational divisions: Personal Division; Business Division; Medium Enterprises Division (MED); Large Corporates Division (LCD); High Wealth & Financial Services Division (HW&FSD); and the Collector General’s Division.
The aim of the Branch Network is to ensure Institute members are kept informed on important tax administration issues and are made aware of pressure points that may arise in Revenue service delivery. Each Branch is chaired by an experienced Institute member. Typically, Institute Branch representatives have the opportunity to meet annually with senior personnel in Revenue at divisional level to discuss common issues. Tax administration difficulties can be discussed and resolved in these fora. The meetings also provide an opportunity for the institute to hear from Revenue about their current and planned activities.
Details of developments from meetings are communicated to members in TaxFax, and in our member bulletins.
