Tobacco with estimated value of €605,000 seized at Dublin Port
Seizure of some 1,100kg of chewing tobacco followed routine profiling, Revenue says
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Revenue warned Government over controversial apartment VAT cut ahead of Budget 2026
Intention of lower 9% VAT rate was to encourage more apartment and was never expected to lead to reduced prices for the consumer
The winners and losers of Irish business in 2025: Tariffs, turbulence and turmoil
Some figures in Irish business rode the waves of tariffs, but some crashed beneath the tide
Tax professionals criticise ‘chilling’ proposal to name taxpayers who appeal Revenue bills
Irish Tax Institute expresses ‘profound concerns’ about fairness and privacy of proposed changes under planned legislation
‘If you’re doing it, we will know about it’: How Revenue is watching Ireland’s influencers
The latest guidance from Revenue makes it clear that all social media income-generating activity is taxable
Three arrested after €4m of suspected cocaine seized in Wexford and Kildare
Gardaí say searches carried out under Operation Tara aim to combat organised crime groups
Fallon & Byrne reduces losses and says it is in ‘good place from which to grow’
Revenues at Dublin restaurant rose by 7% last year, latest accounts show, with owners saying the business is now ‘self-sustaining’
Small company rescue applications down 23% in 2025, but ‘headwinds’ loom in 2026
Pension auto-enrolment and minimum wage increases will heighten ‘financial distress’ early next year, says Azets Ireland
Cost of dealing with drug ship MV Matthew could rise to €20m
MV Matthew was seized along with Ireland’s largest drugs haul in 2023
No firm timeline for sale of drug-smuggling ship costing €110,000 per week to detain
Revenue to tell Dáil committee that almost €13m has been spent berthing and maintaining MV Matthew after record cocaine haul
Wexford businessman who owes €1.7m among those hit for €10m over failing to pay tax
Revenue notes audits and other actions to boost compliance yield almost €177m during three-month period
What tax credit am I due for my solar panels and how do I claim it?
Microgeneration allows people who have invested in renewables in their home to sell excess energy back to the grid
One in three income earners in Ireland don’t pay tax
Department of Finance’s report highlights narrowness of State’s tax base and the State’s continuing failure to address the risk
Time for social media stars to grow up when it comes to tax
Revenue only names people with serious tax debts who have ignored several opportunities to get their affairs in order
Businessman jailed over State’s largest crystal meth haul faces forfeiting part of house sale
Former garden centre operator Nathan McDonnell pleaded guilty to importing €32m of drugs into Cork in 2023
Four arrested in €31 million west Cork drug bust sign guilty pleas
About 440kg of cocaine was seized in west Cork last July
OnlyFans creators earning up to €200,000 ‘fear for personal safety’ if named on tax defaulters’ list
Social media figures risk having home address published if they appear on list published every three months
Revenue will get details of property Irish people hold abroad under new deal
Information exchange deal with other OECD countries to tackle tax evasion will disclose details of income coming for foreign property
Proposal to tighten tax laws would stop Gerry Hutch taking Dáil seat
Veteran criminal Gerry Hutch can contest byelection despite €800,000 tax demand being contrary to laws for new TDs
Revenue to get tougher on passengers who break rules around cigarettes bought abroad
From December 9, anyone carrying more than the personal allowance of cigarettes, cigars, or rolling tobacco will have all their tobacco seized and may face prosecution
Sting targets illegal scrap dealers in ‘cash for cars’ operations listed on social media
Exercise aimed at raising public awareness about fines they face if their car ends up improperly disposed of
Builder hit with €16,940 bill after failing to pay plasterer agreed industry rate
Worker noticed discrepancy between what he was getting paid and what the Revenue Commissioners were told he had been paid
Gerry Hutch can take seat if he wins Dublin byelection due to gap in TD tax compliance law
Criminal Assets Bureau and Revenue pursuing criminal for almost €800,000 from allegedly undeclared income
Friends have selected the LPT band below Revenue’s recommendation. Can it backfire?
There’s very little upside to gaming Revenue on local property tax returns - and it could backfire
Harris yet to prove he’s serious about Finance role
Incoming Minister for Finance needs to focus on getting on top of his brief, not putting out nonsensical press releases signifying activity over real action
Gardaí identify Irish group helping launder cash for Russian sanction dodgers and Kinahans
Gardaí take role in NCA investigation into groups laundering money for Kinahans and other criminal organisations
Check if prices include import taxes, Revenue warns before Black Friday
Bank of Ireland warns shopping scams up nearly half in the first six months of the year
Laughing gas worth €8.6m seized by Revenue since 2020 as recreational use rises
Youth workers told Department of Health that children as young as 10 are experimenting with nitrous oxide
Tax in Ireland on foreign pensions can be tricky
Drawdowns from an Australian superannuation fund in retirement appear to be exempt from normal tax on income in Ireland
Four men (30s) arrested following €4.4m cannabis seizure
Gardaí and Revenue Customs seize drugs following searches in Kildare and Dublin
Local property tax: what happens if you have missed the deadline?
LPT is self-assessed but Revenue has several ways to ensure compliance now or in the future
Almost 500,000 Irish homeowners fail to meet extended local property tax deadline
Revenue says 1.6m property owners have provided updated valuations for their homes needed to determine their tax bills
How truthful are Irish people when valuing their houses for LPT?
Local politicians seem to be allergic to it and only ever use their discretion to keep it as low as possible
Revenue extends Local Property Tax filing deadline as engagement ramps up
Homeowners are obliged to submit their own property valuation band before midnight on Friday
Local property tax: How does it work and what happens if you miss the deadline?
Local property tax is self-assessed and Revenue has several ways to ensure compliance now or in the future
Supreme Court judge critical of bank in appeal case, and the $20,000 robot butler
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LPT returns overwhelm Revenue portal
Randomly blocking homeowners from filing required updated property valuations does little to encourage compliance
Filling out tax forms and sorting allowable expenses on capital gains
Sorting tax bills and finding and filling out the right forms can be a challenge for those who rarely have cause to do so
Revenue confident property tax portal issues addressed
More than 50,000 filed returns on Monday despite ‘intermittent issues’
Single-member pension scheme members are facing big charges under new rules
Charges on small self-administered pensions popular with business owners, landlords and consultants are about to soar
Revenue files summons against Press Up co-founder Paddy McKillen Jnr
Restaurateur and hotelier says action relates to company taxes during Covid which are being repaid under phased arrangement
Revenue promises ‘pragmatic’ approach for Fastway contractors with cashflow issues
Some drivers are owed more that €100,000 by collapsed courier company, road haulage association says
Revenue insists ‘technical issues’ with Local Property Tax portal have been resolved
Almost 10,000 returns have been successfully submitted through the LPT portal since the fix was deployed on Wednesday morning
Revenue investigating technical issues with Local Property Tax portal
Many people have reported being unable to file a return for at least the past four days
Local Property Tax: Some bills will double, others will go down. Find out what you’ll pay
Some homeowners will see their bills more than double, but others will pay less next year
How can I make sure an inheritance does not cost me my disability allowance?
Inheritance can be a double-edged sword when you are on a means-tested payment from the Department of Social Protection
More than €14m of suspected cocaine seized at Rosslare
Man arrested over 202.5kg haul after lorry searched at ferry port
New Revenue boat to help foil drug-smuggling operations off Irish coast
RCC Cosaint was built at a cost of €8.5 million and will be based in Cork
Tech and manufacturing make up bigger volume of corporation tax-take than first thought
US multinationals account for three-quarters of corporation tax revenues, according to Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
Budget 2026: Sting in tail with apartment VAT rules, exit tax and fuel allowance changes
Readers are still looking to see if there is anything in Budget 2026 that will improve their household finances
More than 1,100km of coastline to be monitored as part of anti-drug trafficking effort
Donegal Divisional Coastal Watch encourages public to look out for suspicious vessels and signals to shore
Cocaine worth €10.5m seized in Co Wexford truck
Search uncovers 150kg of narcotic concealed in ‘elaborate’ lead-lined fuel tank compartment
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Helpful guide to get your Form 11 ready
Excessive numbers of credit cards, vehicles at fisheries protection body, watchdog finds
Report details EV chargers at staff homes, uninsured vehicles and €278,000 Revenue settlement
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