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Foreign-Owned Firms Provide Nearly 20% of Ireland’s Payroll and VAT Revenue

Foreign-Owned Firms Provide Nearly 20% of Ireland’s Payroll and VAT Revenue

Ireland’s spending watchdog says almost €1 in every €5 of payroll tax and VAT now comes from foreign-owned multinationals. The finding underscores growing reliance on tax streams beyond corporation tax from these companies.

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Almost €1 out of every €5 collected in payroll tax and VAT comes from foreign-owned firms