Tax on salaries and pensions in Ireland declared in 1735
Treasury notice from Dublin dated January 6 1735 announces a four shilling tax in the pound on all salaries fees pensions and profits of employments for those not resident six months a year. It details collection by vice treasurers and deputies with penalties and exemptions for certain officers and officials. The act requires annual returns of profits and employment details and imposes fines for neglect or evasion.