Dutch MEP repeats Irish piracy tax haven claims

The Dutch MEP Paul Tang has reiterated claims that Ireland is engaged in twenty first century piracy when it comes to enabling corporate tax avoidance. Mr Tang was speaking in the European Parliament which today will vote on proposals to overhaul the EU’s corporate tax system. The aim is to ensure that firms pay taxes where they make their profits. The introduction of a single set of EU-wide tax rules and the use of digital data to help calculate tax liabilities are all included in the plans. Mr Tang was the author of one of the reports being voted on today has also criticised his own country along with Malta and Luxembourg for their corporate tax policies.