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# Corporation Tax

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# UK Budget
UK Budget cuts corporation tax in bid to boost growth
George Osborne’s second budget centres around a 5 per cent cut in corporation tax, with Britain “open for business”.
# Dáil Éireann
Kenny insists again: 'Corporation tax is off the table'
The Taoiseach tells the Dáil that the discussions on a reduced bailout interest rate will not mean baulking on tax.
# Bailout
Government may accept borrowing limits in return for bailout rate cut
Ahead of crucial European summits, ministers say corporation tax is off the agenda – but that other concessions could be made.
# Bailout
Greek PM: 'I hope Ireland gets a better bailout deal'
After securing reforms to make his own bailout more manageable, George Papandreou asks for similar treatment for us.
# The New Dáil
"Perfectly clear" that corporation tax isn't on table - Kenny
Enda Kenny tells the Dáil he made it clear that Ireland’s corporate tax, and its bailout interest rate, were separate issues.
# Your Say
Poll: Should we cave in on corporation tax to secure a better bailout deal?
Michael Noonan’s in Europe today, trying to persuade EU leaders to see things our way. What do you think he should do?
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Sunday
24 more hours pass on Planet Earth – here’s what’s been going on, and some other bits you might have missed.
# Corporation Tax
Shatter insists corporate tax increase is "off the table"
The new Minister for Justice tells RTÉ Radio that the government will not sacrifice the tax rate for a cheaper bailout.
# Corporate Tax
McDowell: Ireland's gesture to Sarkozy should be 'two digits and no other figures'
# Corporation Tax
Nobody defending corporate tax rate from Sarkozy - Gilmore
The Labour leader says Fianna Fáil’s squabbling is leaving the country vulnerable to attack from others.
# Bailout
Sarkozy takes aim at Irish corporate tax rate
As the notion of a lower bailout rate re-emerges, Nicolas Sarkozy says we shouldn’t get cash without raising our taxes.
# Tax Take
2010 tax take €703m ahead of forecasts, says Department
Ireland’s revenue was 2.3% ahead of planned, while spending only overran by 0.3% – but the deficit is still huge.
# Twitter
Twitter considering Dublin as European HQ - reports
Google and Facebook already have their European bases in Ireland – and now the microblogging site could follow.
# Corporation Tax
MEPs argue over Ireland's corporate tax rate
Group of MEPs are pushing for Ireland to double the rate to 25%. Gay Mitchell calls on fellow MEPs to show sensitivity to a country facing serious cutbacks.
# Corporation Tax
MEPs table motion demanding 25% Irish corporate tax
A group of MEPs from Green and Socialist groupings propose a motion hoping to double the 12.5% tax rate.
# Four Year Plan
American businesses welcome safety of 12.5% corporate tax
The American Chamber of Commerce says the commitment not to raise corporate tax will encourage investment.
# IMF
EU may push for bank levy instead of corporation tax rise
Introducing the levy could allow Ireland to save face in Europe – which is particularly important now that the IMF has said it is reluctant to pump money into the Irish banking sector.
# Corporation Tax
EU leaders relieve pressure on Ireland over corporation tax
Germany’s chancellor has said that the tax rate is a matter for the Irish government to decide upon.
# Corporation Tax
FG to table corporate tax motion as Europe sets sights
Enda Kenny will try to handcuff the government into keeping the 12.5% rate amid stiff opposition in Europe.
# IMF
IMF to begin formal talks with Ireland
IMF delegates filter into the country for rescue package talks – but the government insists it will not bow to pressure to reduce the corporation tax rate.
# Exchequer Figures
Exchequer figures reveal tax receipts ahead of schedule
Ireland raised €24.7bn in tax in the ten months up to October 31 – 1% higher than was expected.
Central Bank head doesn't foresee corporate tax hike
Patrick Honohan says he does not think Ireland’s economic pressures are big enough to require an increase.
# Irish Economy
Exchequer returns in line with projected targets
Good news: our tax income is broadly in line with expectations. Bad news: our deficit for the first nine months is huge!
# Olli Rehn
Ireland's era of low tax is over, says commissioner
Olli Rehn, the man behind the four-year budget strategy, says it is inevitable that the ‘low tax’ policy must end.