Letter in today's FT:
Sir, You reported ("Taxing time for Lisbon's supporters", June 12) that "Ireland's corporate tax take was €6.4bn last year, representing a little less than half total tax revenues".
This would be rather remarkable if it were true. Corporate tax take in Ireland was indeed €6.4bn last year, but total Exchequer tax revenues were €47.2bn, rising to about €56bn with social security taxes included.
Colm McCarthy, Department of Economics, University College, Dublin.
My letter to the FT of five days ago:
Sir, Your article "Taxing time for Lisbon's supporters" (12 June) includes the statement "Ireland's corporate tax take was €6.4bn last year, representing a little less than half total tax revenues".
The Irish Revenue Commissioners' Statisical Report 2006, Table TR1 shows that corporation tax receipts were €6.7bn, which is just under fifteen per cent of total revenues of €45.5bn.
*stamps foot petulantly, walks away grumbling*
Tuesday 17 June 2008
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You mean they didn't carry your letter? A clear case of racial discrimination: sue the buggers.
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