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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    Hopefully we are not looking to the likes of Mr Sowell for inspiration about how to build a better society over here.
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    Well, it's only 16 pages of large type, and most of what I summarised is contained in the Executive Summary on pages 2 and 3, but OK. My summary from my post above: An Oireachtas Library's 'Spotlight' from 2011 estimated that social welfare 'fraud and error' in Ireland were broadly in line...
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    It was an aside, not a main point at all, hence placed in parentheses.
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    Duplicate post removed, apologies.
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    Not sure why. What do you think of what it says on those 16 pages? I summarised some of the key findings and applied to current welfare levels. It specifically attempts to quantify fraud levels and administrative error levels. If anyone has better or more recent data, I’d love to see it as...
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    I suggest fraud is less than error because that's what the report/briefing says. Copy here. Error occurs at both ends of the system - but I think that report is dealing mainly with errors at the administrative end. Well, that was based on your mention of what I presume are middle class or other...
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    Well, as I said, it's difficult to find definitive figures. I'd argue that the total number of cases is much less important than the total impact of each type of crime. An Oireachtas Library's 'Spotlight' from 2011 estimated that social welfare 'fraud and error' in Ireland were broadly in...
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    You did the right thing, fair play. I know it's difficult to find definitive figures, but white collar crime seems to be a far bigger problem than welfare fraud.
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    OK, a major point emerging so far seems to be that public spending is too wasteful for taxation to be rehabilitated as a social responsibility/good rather than a burden. But that could be fixed (in the long term of course) with better implementation, better oversight, better regulation. As one...
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    Should we pay more tax to have a better society?

    At a meeting with a solicitor recently, I was struck by how, in a conversation about inheritance and tax, the professional advisor assumed that my default position would be to minimise my own ‘tax bill’ in relation to my potential inheritances, and to minimise my children’s tax bill in relation...
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    US Tax returns

    Can anyone recommend a tax accountant familiar with US tax returns for expat citizens?
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    Mold in the basement

    AI poster.
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    Re-Turn Plastic Bottles

    Used the machine today for the first time in my local Lidl, with a week's worth of Re-turn branded recyclables (about 2:50 worth). No issues at all, worked smoothly, even with a couple of cans that had gotten the 'Jaws crush'. It was a mild inconvenience. I'd rather not be paying the deposit...
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    Best Pick n Mix

    Sounds like you were on top of it. Pick n Mix can be an under appreciated treasure. Please share.
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    Removing astroturf 'lawn'

    Bought a house with pre-existing astro back garden. It wasn't a deal breaker but we plan to get rid of it. Seems very solid underfoot so it probably has a hardcore base of some kind, so not just a case of tearing it up and planting real grass, I'm thinking. Anyone done this, and have any...
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    Bathroom extractor fan dilemma

    So the fan is in an adjoining bedroom? Sounds like a bit of a Gunter job. Why not go the centrifugal route if it's a better option?
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    Phonewatch v Homesecure v Action24

    What if you've moved into a house with a pre-existing phonewatch alarm. Can it only be used with Phonewatch or can you shop around?
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    Solicitor won’t hold proceeds of my house sale ahead of purchase of another

    What’s the upper limit on the temporary high balance covered by DGS? Will be in a similar position to the OP and wondering what to do with the large sum for a month or so.
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    Key Post Investment in Irish Forestry Funds

    The appeal case is ongoing, however a conflict of interest has arisen among the legal team so a new team has to be put in place. Apparently it is difficult to find a firm that does not already have a connection to AXA (to whom the forestry funds were sold) or other relevant parties. But the...
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    Jobseekers Benefit duration and part time work

    Apologies in advance if this was asked and answered previously. Awarded Jobseekers Benefit in Oct 2022. Award was under part time option (ie because work week had been reduced to 2-3 days from full time). Notice of award stated the following: Your Jobseeker’s Benefit claim will continue for a...
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