The back office activity of US Corporate tax avoidance really pumps up the Irish economy and makes it impossible for middle and working class people to live there. The windfall is mostly funding wealthy scam artists.
From AI:
{{ US corporate tax strategies, particularly the booking of profits in Irish subsidiaries, continue to significantly inflate Irish corporate tax revenue and boost its economic metrics as of early 2026. This “back office” activity is highly concentrated, with estimates suggesting just three US multinationals paid nearly half of all Irish corporate tax revenues in 2024 and 2025. }}
Irish income taxes are high. The Irish want government services.
Irish history was one of dire poverty. Their median income is very good in historical terms.
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The median household disposable income in Ireland was approximately €50,406 in 2024, showing a slight increase of 0.5% from 2023. Median annual earnings for individuals in 2023 were roughly €41,609, with significant variations based on gender and sector. As of early 2026, some reports indicated that median household disposable income had passed €60,000.
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These numbers do not include company cars and other perks.
Yes, company cars are common in Ireland, with an estimated 150,000 on the roads, often used in sectors requiring travel, such as sales, engineering, and management
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. While still popular as an employee perk, recent changes to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) tax have caused some to reconsider, leading many to shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) for tax efficiency or opt for cash allowances