Simon Harris

To highlight the negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty, including shop closures, job losses, growth in black-market activity, and increased financial burden from rising operational and regulatory costs.

To highlight VAT liabilities affecting taxi drivers using digital platforms and to discuss potential policy responses.

To outline proposals for amendments to be added to the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026 that affect the operation of sections 247 and 249 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997

To communicate the Law Society's view on Phase One of Reform of Ireland’s Taxation Regime for Interest – Draft Legislation – Section 247 & 249 TCA 1997 - Capital Contributions

To communicate the Law Society's view on the draft legislation for implementation of the Pillar Two measures.

To highlight the importance of building resilience and strengthen Ireland’s competitiveness in Budget 2027 by enhancing the R&D Tax Credit; indexing personal tax credits and bands and retaining the right to private tax appeal hearings.

To convey Chartered Accountants Ireland's recommendations for Budget 2027 regarding amendments proposed to the Tax Acts.

Recommending tax-related proposals to promote employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislative changes and Revenue guidance for EOTs following an online meeting with IPSA, Graeme Nuttall OBE, Alan Coleman of Wolfgang Digital and Sorsha Foran, Alan Hall and…

Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP) - enhancements needed to make the scheme viable for SMEs. Changes to the APSS and SAYE schemes ought to be introduced. A framework within the tax legislation for EOTs is recommended. Changes to share buy back regimes for private companies…

NOffLA asked the government to introduce a 10% reduction on excise on alcohol in Budget 2027.

To increase the standard rate income tax band to support workforce participation, improve employee take-home pay and strengthen Ireland's competitiveness as a location for employment and investment.

To remove the additional USC surcharge on self-employed individuals and improve tax equity while supporting entrepreneurship and indigenous business ownership.

To introduce more frequent VAT repayments for qualifying SMEs, improving cash flow and reducing working-capital pressures on smaller businesses.

To enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of R&D tax incentives so that they continue to encourage research, innovation, productivity and internationally competitive investment in Ireland.

To reform Entrepreneur Relief by removing unnecessary restrictions and improving its effectiveness as an incentive for entrepreneurship, investment, business growth and succession planning.