The corporate tax rate in Ireland is 12.5 percent and is one of the lowest in the developed world. Many multinational companies including Microsoft, Apple and Google base their company in Ireland. The Irish government is proposing cutting that rate in half for company’s earnings on patents and intellectual property. Proponents of the lower tax rate argue that the lower rate incentivizes companies to set up offices in Ireland and create jobs. Opponents argue that Ireland is being used as an off-shore tax haven for large companies and the rate should be raised to match other EU countries.
55% Raise |
18% Lower |
40% Raise |
15% Lower |
14% Keep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
2% Lower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
1% Remove taxes on corporations and tax shareholder dividends instead |
See how support for each position on “Corporate Tax” has changed over time for 17.5k Ireland voters.
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See how importance of “Corporate Tax” has changed over time for 17.5k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@99QKTNR1yr1Y
My Corporate Tax Rate 7% but under the condition they work with an Irish partner
@98MYSLV1yr1Y
We should have a tariff on large multinational corporations because we need to control our prices when it comes to energy when it comes to the food we eat
@93T9D9Z2yrs2Y
Raise it slightly and then maintain it
@beauchurley2yrs2Y
Raise overall, raise significantly less for ESG, slightly lower for ESG and Sub 50:1 CEO-to-Average Worker Pay Ratio companies.
@Adamjnr3yrs3Y
Increase on large multinationals corporations only and eliminate loopholes
@Adamjnr3yrs3Y
Raise, & eliminate deductions and loopholes.
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