Public Consultation of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare Inviting Submissions
The Commission on Taxation and Welfare wants to hear from as many people, groups and organisations as possible to ensure that a diverse range of experiences and perspectives inform the development of the report of the Commission, which is due in July 2022.
Please go to cotw.citizenspace.com to make a submission, the closing date for submissions is 7 January 2022.
The Commission on Taxation and Welfare was established earlier this year and is an independent body tasked by Government to “review how best the taxation and welfare system can support economic activity and income redistribution, whilst promoting increased employment and prosperity in a resilient, inclusive and sustainable way and ensuring that there are sufficient resources available to meet the costs of public services and supports in the medium and longer term.” The specific terms of reference for the Commission can be found on the Commission website.
The taxation system provides the investment we make as citizens and as businesses for the public services we use - from our roads and bridges, to our hospitals and schools. More than simply a revenue-raising facility, a nation’s taxation system is a fundamental element of the apparatus of the State, influencing behaviour and driving economic activity.
Your Vision, Our Future - Public Consultation document provides additional information on the key issues in this consultation. The document is also available in Irish.