Carers get a fright on tax but other budget measures bring better news
Many measures announced in Budget 2026 are kicking in at various stages during this year but some you will need to actively claim
USC
Stories realted to the Universal Social Charge (USC) in Ireland
One in three income earners in Ireland don’t pay tax
Department of Finance’s report highlights narrowness of State’s tax base and the State’s continuing failure to address the risk
How the Irish income tax system hits middle earners
Analysis by the Tax Foundation ranks State’s personal taxation system poorly
Budget 2026: Welfare, petrol, diesel and cigarettes rise, little change to income tax
Changes in the rent tax credit, increase in minimum wage and VAT rate reduction for hospitality among highlights
Budget Calculator 2026: From social welfare to tax how this year’s budget will affect your income
Use our calculator to find out what this year's budget means for you and your money
Budget 2026 main points: Renters’ tax credit extended, minimal personal tax changes
Here is our detailed summary with a list of all the key measures
Sinn Féin alternative Budget 2026 includes €450 energy credit and cuts to USC and college fees
Social Democrats propose €15 increase to weekly welfare payments while Labour would extend free public transport to all under-18s
Nothing ‘prudent’ about a budget that cuts VAT on Big Macs and Michelin-starred meals
Government risks losing control of spending as it tries to do everything, everywhere, all at once
Should medical card holders still get a break on tax?
When USC was introduced, temporary relief was put in place for most medical card holders; 14 years later it is still in place
Big Tech firms pay average salaries of up to €155,000 to staff in Ireland
Filings cover some of the largest tech employers in State, including Amazon, Google, Meta and Salesforce
My first job: How much will I earn – and will I be taxed?
You most likely won’t pay tax, provided you follow our steps. And if you do get hit with emergency tax, here’s how to claim it back
There’s one question which none of the political parties want to answer
When Labour is preaching prudence, you know we’ve got a problem
Sharp exchanges between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil dominate election debates
Fine Gael is expected to pledge to cut inheritance tax substantially when it unveils its manifesto at the weekend
More spending, tax cuts as Fianna Fáil publishes first manifesto of election campaign
Party pledges to cut taxes by reducing lower rate of USC to 1.5 per cent and increase entry point to high rate of tax to ‘at least €50,000′
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