25/04/2012 - Ireland In Us FATCA Talks

Ireland In Us FATCA TalksIreland In Us FATCA Talks.

The Irish Revenue Commissioners has confirmed that they are in discussions with the US Treasury over the possibility of entering into a "model agreement" for implementing America's Foreign Account Tax Compiance Act (FATCA). This news is seen as significant in view of Ireland's large funds management industry.

A statement by the Irish Funds Industry Association stated any agreed approach would be based on domestic tax reporting legislation and automatic exchange of information under existing bilateral tax treaties.

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