Mayo GAA make second voluntary disclosure to Revenue

The chairman of Mayo GAA has revealed that the organisation has made a second voluntary disclosure to the Revenue Commissioners last week in relation to its 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 financial years.

Seamus Tuohy elaborated: "The voluntary disclosure relates to potential tax liabilities on expenses payments made to management, coaching staff, and referees as well as other player costs during those years."

Tuohy said the finances of Mayo GAA are in robust shape to cover any outstanding liabilities that may arise from the engagement with Revenue, and that the county board will launch a review of how expenses are claimed and approved in the New Year to prevent similar issues arising in the future.

The issues raised by the Revenue Commissioners do not solely relate to Mayo GAA, and other counties are also currently engaging with Revenue over the tax treatment of certain expense payments.

He told the convention that Mayo County Board will continue to update club delegates and officials as the engagement with Revenue progresses.

Seamus Tuohy said the county board is determined to give referees clarity in relation to the expenses they receive for officiating matches as soon as possible.

“I know that many referees are concerned about what this will mean for the expenses payments they receive for officiating a match, but I am confident we will arrive at a settlement with Revenue on this.

"Our target is to clear up some of the grey areas on expense payments and we should have clear guidelines in the New Year,” he added.