Martin Heydon

Restoration of tax relief on trade union subscriptions in line with tax relief afforded to members of certain professional organisations, farmers and businesses

Seeking the restoration of tax relief on trade union subscriptions.

Highlight the importance of Ireland's corporate tax policy and 12.5% rate to Pfizer's investment and operations in Ireland.

Raising awareness of how Ireland's current tax policy impacts taxpayers and the economy and how it could be altered in Budget 2018 (issues such as CGT, personal tax, entrepreneurs relief, share options regime)

To raise awareness of the shape of Ireland's personal tax system and to advocate for its future reform

Highlight the importance of a competitive corporate tax framework for international investment in Ireland

Designated public officials attend the launch of report launch

Inform the political debate on Corporation Tax reform by circulating an economic report on the profile of company taxpayers and the potential impact to the Irish Exchequer of OECD and EU proposals to change the way in which Corporation Tax is calculated.

For Budget 2016 no changes to motor taxation policy that would hinder the ability of our members to do business. Also no increases in business related taxation.

Introduction of a PAYE tax credit for the self-employed and proprietary directors equivalent to that afforded to employees::Abolition of the 3% USC surcharge on the self-employed::Introduction of a voluntary PRSI system for the self-employed