A former tax inspector has been jailed for two years after a judge said “the excuses of ignorance or incompetence” were not available to him considering his previous employment. The court heard that Daly was employed by the Office of Revenue Commissions for approximately eight years as a tax inspector. He then started his own business as a tax consultant and financial advisor and was registered as a tax agent for the purpose of filing returns on behalf of clients. Judge Melanie Greally said “the excuses of ignorance or incompetence” were not available to Daly considering his experience as a tax inspector. Ms Dorigan said Daly agreed to a meeting with her on a subsequent date which he later cancelled by text.

Source: The Irish Times January 29, 2020 15:11 UTC