# Tax Evasion
This year
2023
Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face tax evasion trial
The Italian boss allegedly failed to declare image rights earnings in 2014.
All time
Spain detains software creator McAfee who is wanted in US for tax evasion
McAfee allegedly evaded taxes by directing his income to be paid into bank accounts and crypto-currency exchange accounts.
Michael Lowry says 'slanderous, vicious, malicious, vindictive, false allegations' were made in Dáil about his tax affairs
The Independent TD called on Paul Murphy TD to withdraw his comments.
Ronaldo accepts €18.8m fine for tax evasion
Prosecutors accused him of having used companies in low-tax foreign jurisdictions, including Ireland, to evade tax.
Shakira charged with tax evasion in Spain
The musician allegedly failed to pay more than €14.5 million between 2012 and 2014.
Trump being investigated for allegedly helping parents dodge millions in tax
The New York Times said its own exhaustive probe of a vast trove of tax returns and confidential records showed Trump had engaged in suspect tax tactics.
Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort found guilty of tax evasion and bank fraud
The US president previously suggested that Manafort has been treated worse than Al Capone.
Ex-Trump campaign chief hit with more fraud charges
Paul Manafort and his former partner were already indicted for money laundering and tax evasion.
'A rigged global tax system': Oxfam says Ireland is a tax haven by EU standards
The new report by Oxfam argues that Ireland fails to meet the criterion on fair taxation.
Poll: Do you pay your TV licence?
Calls are being made to transfer the fee collection from An Post to Revenue.
Revenue 'actively examining' Paradise Papers with new inquiry to pursue offshore tax evaders
By far, the highest number of disclosed offshore matters is in the UK.
How often is the 'Single Malt' tax loophole used? The government is finding out
Paschal Donohoe has asked officials to look into the ‘Single Malt’ after a report indicated that it could become the new ‘Double Irish’.
Troubled Ronaldo gets Madrid court date in €14.7 million tax fraud case
The 32-year-old Portuguese star is facing four charges of fraud through offshore companies.
Man United boss Jose Mourinho accused of €3.3 million tax evasion in Spain
The Portuguese boss coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013
No record of Donegal garda's tax evasion and fraud claims, Dáil hears
Former garda Kieran Jackson had reported incidents of tax evasion by a now retired garda superintendent back in 2001, the Dáil was told.
Thomas 'Slab' Murphy to appeal 18-month prison sentence
The high-profile republican was convicted of various tax offences at the Special Criminal Court last December.
Revenue seized 68 MILLION cigarettes in 2015 - some from very unusual places
A lot of drugs were seized too.
Very few Sinn Féin-ers want to talk about the 'Slab' Murphy story
Gerry Adams has been heavily criticised for his defence of Murphy, but there has been, as yet, no dissent from within Sinn Féin.
Santa caught in tax sting by inspectors posing as parents
“I only do this once a year, so I didn’t think there would be any problem.”
Mary Lou has abused her Dáil privilege
The Sinn Féin deputy leader should not have named six former politicians in the Dáil, a committee has found.
'You guys don't seem to like prosecuting people very much': Revenue told
Some 358 Irish-linked accounts were revealed in leaked details of HSBC’s Swiss operations.
Mary Lou told: 'You've been doing it for a while and you need to stop'
A number the Sinn Féin TD’s colleagues have criticised her decision to name former politicians accused of tax evasion.
Who's going to investigate the tax evasion claims now?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
Mary Harney denies shutting down offshore accounts inquiry
Several former TDs and ministers have strenuously denied any wrongdoing, after Mary Lou McDonald read out their names in the Dáil today.
Mary Lou claims PDs implicated in tax evasion dossier as PAC told it can't investigate
The Public Accounts Committee has been told it cannot investigate a dossier containing allegations of tax evasion by senior politicians.
What's all this about a whistleblower, a dossier and some politicians dodging tax?
Everything you need to know about a whistleblower’s claims of tax dodging by some former prominent politicians.
Ireland denies giving illegal State aid to Apple as FT front page makes world headlines
The Department of Finance says that Apple has been “taxed fully” in Ireland.
OECD releases 'action plan' on tax evasion. Next step, another report
Michael Noonan happy with the recommendations, particularly the bit about the digital economy.
'Double Irish' tax loophole in the firing line
OECD wants to cut down on corporate tax shifting. We look at what all the fuss is about.
TD warns that Apple tax probe could result in job losses
Michael McGrath has said that the government must use “every means at its disposal” to defend Ireland’s corporate tax rules.
"You've some neck" - Martin calls for Kenny to admit he 'fired' Callinan
The Fianna Fáil leader said it was “very serious” that junior minister Alex White agreed that the Taoiseach forced the former Garda Commissioner to quit.
Uli Hoeness says he won't appeal tax fraud verdict, will go to jail
Hoeness has also stepped down as Bayern Munich president.
Revenue using social networks to catch tax dodgers
If you’re not paying tax, probably best not to tweet about it.
Column: Our lack of willingness to promote transparency is damaging developing countries
Ireland cannot give with one hand to developing countries while facilitating tax avoidance at the same time, writes Morina O’Neill.
European Commission to publish proposal on closing more corporate tax loopholes
The proposal is part of a wide range of measures planned by the EU to tackle tax evasion.
Michael Lowry: Revenue’s search of my home was a fruitless exercise
The Tipperary North TD has accused officials from the tax authority of leaking details of the raid on his home on Tuesday.
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