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Tax Evasion Definition in Ireland: What You Need to Know
As Ireland grapples with the issue of tax evasion, it’s essential to understand what it means and how to report suspected cases.
Tax evasion refers to the illegal avoidance or evasion of paying taxes, which can take many forms. If you suspect someone is engaging in tax evasion, you can make a report to Revenue by completing an online form. The information provided will be kept confidential. Workers who wish to report suspected wrongdoing in their workplace can do so under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, which offers legal protections.
What Information is Useful to Revenue?
Any information about shadow economy activity can be useful, but specific details are crucial for Revenue to act on them. The following details are particularly helpful:
- A description of the activity, including type of business, trade or other activity, location and start date
- Address of the business or suspect’s home, business or website
- Telephone contact numbers (landline or mobile)
- Approximate age of the suspected evader
- Make, model, color and registration number of any car, van or vehicle used by the business or person
- Information about how the business is advertised, including samples of flyers or advertisements
- Evidence of tax evasion, including details of others involved in the evasion
- Value-Added Tax (VAT) number if displayed on invoices or vehicles
What Happens to the Information Provided?
Revenue will use detailed and specific information to investigate suspected tax evasion. If the information is useful to another state agency, it may be passed on to them. For example, information about an individual who is “working and signing” would be useful to both Revenue and the Department of Social Protection.
For reasons of taxpayer confidentiality, Revenue does not report back on the outcome of an investigation into tax evasion. However, by reporting suspected cases, you can help combat tax evasion in Ireland and ensure that everyone contributes their fair share towards the country’s development.
By following these steps and providing helpful information to Revenue, you can play a crucial role in combating tax evasion and maintaining a fair and transparent tax system in Ireland.