Monday, January 03, 2005

Irish Art Tax Shock

Ireland is going to review its tax policy that allows artists to not pay any taxes.
There is public anger that artists have been using relief schemes to legitimately avoid paying any tax on their earnings. The tax free scheme for writers, artists and musicians was introduced more than 30 years ago. The scheme - unique to Ireland - was intended to show how the country valued artistic and creative talent, as well as being of practical help to struggling artists.
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Irish Art