In Episode 9 of Tax Talk, we explore some of the broad themes in the Institute’s recent submission to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare and consider the prospects for reform in the prevailing political climate. Our host, Samantha McCaughren is joined by: • Brian Brennan, Tax Partner with KPMG and Chair of the Irish Tax Institute’s Commission Working Group • Donal de Buitléir, long-time member of the Irish Tax Institute, secretary to the Commission on Tax that sat in the early 1980s, former assistant secretary in Revenue and a prominent figure in public policy and administration. • Lucinda Creighton, former Minister of State for European Affairs, public affairs consultant, and columnist.

In Episode 8 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren talks to three members of the Irish Tax Institute who are among country’s most talented and best-known GAA stars. Current Meath All-Ireland senior football champion Aoibhín Cleary, former Dublin footballer Cian O’Sullivan, and former Kerry footballer and Australian Rules player Tommy Walsh have all reached the pinnacle of the game, and if that wasn’t impressive enough, they have done it while studying, training and working in tax. In this episode, they discuss their paths to tax, how they manage to excel both on and off the field, and much more.

In Episode 7 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel take a more reflective look at last week’s Budget, the implications of major recent changes in international tax, and the strategic direction the Government should be taking to underpin the remarkable economic recovery which is gathering pace. Joining Samantha to discuss these topics and more are Karen Frawley, President of the Irish Tax Institute; Stephen Gahan of ODG Advisory; and Austin Hughes, Chief Economist at KBC Bank.

In episode 6 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren talks with Karen Frawley, the new Irish Tax Institute President. They discuss Karen’s work and various topics including international tax reform, debt warehousing, women in tax, Brexit, the digitalisation of tax, and a growing focus on sustainability in business.

In Episode 5 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel discuss the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS). Is it fit for purpose in an economy that needs to be re-booted and rebalanced? Can it incentivise the much-needed investment required to raise productivity levels and grow our indigenous sector? Joining Samantha to discuss these topics and more are: Nick Corcoran, co-founder of Cardinal Capital; Brendan Sheppard, CEO of Smart Factory Solutions; and Laura Lynch, tax partner with Laura Lynch & Associates and Irish Tax Institute Council member

In Episode 4 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel discuss the protection of taxpayers’ rights, tax rules and procedures, and topical developments such as the European Commission’s recently-launched initiative on taxpayers’ rights. Joining Samantha to discuss these topics and more are: Albert Raedler, Policy Officer, DG TAXUD, who is leading the European Commission’s initiative on EU Taxpayer rights and the simplification of tax rules and procedures; Nina Olson, the former US National Taxpayer Advocate who retired in 2019 after 18 years in the job; and Kieran Twomey, Principal of Twomey Moran, Chartered Tax adviser, and Chair of the Irish Tax Institute’s Taxpayers’ Rights Working Group.

In Episode 3 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel discuss global tax reform. Where do we stand, how soon will we see real change, and how will this affect businesses operating globally and in Ireland. Joining Samantha to discuss these topics and more are: Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD; Feargal O’Rourke, Managing Partner at PWC and leading expert on Corporate Tax; and Tom Reynolds, Vice President of Global Tax at French multinational, Schneider Electric.

In Episode 2 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel take a reflective look at this week’s extraordinary and unprecedented Budget. They discuss how our economy is likely to respond and the implications of the tax changes for practitioners and their clients. They also cast a critical eye on the budgetary process itself. Joining Samantha to discuss these topics and more are: Sandra Clarke, President of the Irish Tax Institute; Tom Woods, Head of Tax and Legal at KPMG; and Economist Alan McQuaid.

In episode one of Tax Talk host Samantha McCaughren talks with Sandra Clarke - the new Irish Tax Institute president. They discuss Sandra's background, her work at the Institute and the main areas she'll be focusing on over the course of her presidency.

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