# Tax

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

# budget 2024

Varadkar wants tax and USC cuts for middle income earners as 'they pay the most'

Budget talks will begin between the party leaders next week.

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Fri 9:00 PM

# middle earners

Finance Minister rules out introduction of 30% income tax rate in this year's Budget

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar initially floated the idea of such a rate ahead of last year’s Budget.

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Sep 19th 2023, 1:57 PM

This month

September 2023

# budget 2024

Taoiseach indicates hold on excise increase and targeted mortgage interest relief in budget

The Taoiseach said Govt didn’t want to increase excise only to have to reduce it again.

20.3k

Sep 15th 2023, 11:38 AM

# Venice

Day-trippers to Venice to be charged €5 for visiting on busy weekends

The city’s council said the fee is ‘not a tool for making cash’.

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Sep 5th 2023, 6:49 PM

This year

2023

# hunter biden

Hunter Biden denies two tax charges as plea deal unravels

He was charged for failing to pay more than $100,000 in taxes.

21.5k

Jul 26th 2023, 10:28 PM

# budget 2024

Tax package, energy and business supports to form part of October's giveaway budget

This year’s budget takes place on 10 October.

20.3k

Jul 26th 2023, 12:02 PM

# EVs

'Weight-based' tax for cars considered to offset the annual €1.5b cost of switching to EVs

Recent reports suggest the introduction of an increase to registration tax, congestion charges and weight-based charges.

38.8k

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Jul 19th 2023, 4:42 PM

# Economy

Ireland 'really needs' to manage long-term planning better, fiscal watchdog warns govt

Unemployment rates are at record low levels and capacity constraints are a significant challenge.

10.7k

Jun 7th 2023, 7:38 AM

# Tax

Government rejects idea that taxing holiday homes could help deal with the housing crisis

The claim comes at the same time the Government is looking to crack down on short-term letting platforms.

18.1k

Jun 6th 2023, 6:30 AM

# budget 2024

FG wants entry point for higher tax band rate to get closer to €50,000 in this year's budget

An option being considered is a further increase on the €40,000.

41.7k

Apr 30th 2023, 7:00 AM

Voices

Analysis: The €26 billion surplus could be used in a politically and financially clever way

If the government wants to fix housing with its budget surplus, it must do it the right way, writes economist Ciarán Casey.

18.5k

Apr 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM

# windfall

Corporation tax up 71% in the first quarter of 2023 - but half of it is 'unlikely to be permanent'

However, Finance Minister Michael McGrath has said around half of that tax take is unlikely to be permanent.

11.6k

Apr 4th 2023, 5:19 PM

# Jets

Private jets in firing line as report shows over 6,000 flights left Irish airports last year

People Before Profit is to bring a Bill to the Dáil after Easter to ban private jets in Irish air space.

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Updated

Mar 30th 2023, 2:18 PM

# Westminister ethics

British Prime Minister Sunak under pressure over handling of Zahawi tax row

Rishi Sunak sacked Nadhim Zahawi from his role as Tory party chairman after an investigation found he breached the ministerial code.

5.8k

Jan 30th 2023, 12:06 PM

# tax controversy

Sunak defends handling of Zahawi row as pressure on Tory chairman mounts

Sunak said that due process will be followed, with his ethics advisor carrying out an investigation into Zahawi.

4.8k

Jan 25th 2023, 2:21 PM

Last year

2022

# trump taxes

Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress

The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee voted last week to release the returns.

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Updated

Dec 30th 2022, 2:29 PM

# Donald Trump

Trump Organisation convicted in executive tax dodge scheme

It could be fined up to 1.6 million dollars.

22.5k

Dec 6th 2022, 9:52 PM

# Careful Now

Tax officials warn Christmas online shoppers may face extra costs when goods arrive in Ireland

Revenue released a statement today outlining the problems faced by shoppers when Customs identify that duty is owed on online purchases.

19.4k

Nov 17th 2022, 4:15 PM

# covid recovery

Scheme to delay businesses repaying Covid debts to Revenue extended until 2024

Revenue has pushed the repayment date for warehoused debt out to 1 May 2024.

10.8k

Oct 17th 2022, 9:12 PM

# budget 2023

The Explainer: What type of tax system does Ireland have?

Is it progressive? And what does that even mean? The ESRI’s Barra Roantree joins us on this week’s episode to explain all.

3.5k

Sep 28th 2022, 6:00 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Is the renters' €500 tax credit just worth seven days' rent in Dublin?

The claim was made by a housing charity after the budget was announced.

15.6k

Sep 28th 2022, 3:51 PM

# Questions answered

Explainer: There's a new rent tax credit, how can I avail of it and when will it be paid?

Does my landlord need to be registered? What if I’m on HAP?

69.5k

Updated

Sep 28th 2022, 7:58 AM

# take home pay

Here's what Budget 2023 means for your payslip if you're earning €100,000

Here’s a breakdown of how your tax will change.

48.0k

Sep 27th 2022, 7:42 PM

# Cost of Living

'Our citizens need help': Everything you need to know about Budget 2023

The Government has confirmed a range of measures including tax band changes, electricity credits and social welfare increases.

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Sep 27th 2022, 6:32 PM

# Homes

New Vacant Homes Tax targets unoccupied properties but there are some exemptions

It will be charged at three times the rate of the building’s local property tax liability.

34.7k

Updated

Sep 27th 2022, 6:23 PM

# your stories

Will Budget 2023 make any difference to you? We want to hear your stories

We’d love to hear your stories today. Will Budget 2023 help you, what’s your view?

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Updated

Sep 27th 2022, 2:25 PM

# Leo Varadkar

'I don't say it lightly': Housing crisis is a breach in the social contract, says Tánaiste

In an exclusive interview, Leo Varadkar also indicated the minimum wage is to increase.

Varadkar says the Government needs to have "another go" at fixing the housing crisis

Renters need more help, declares Tánaiste

However, Budget 2023 will not have all the solutions to fix property situation

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Aug 19th 2022, 12:59 PM

# budet 2023

Proposal for new 30% tax band 'still on the table', but minister says it would be 'challenging'

Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath said he will engage with the Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe on the issue.

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Aug 15th 2022, 6:41 PM

# rental crisis

Tax breaks for landlords a 'good idea', but renters should get concessions too, says Varadkar

The Tánaiste says it wouldn’t be fair to give a tax break to landlords if renters didn’t get something in the budget.

25.1k

Aug 10th 2022, 3:16 PM

# Helen McEntee

Justice Minister in favour of higher rate of tax for convicted drug dealers

While changes to the tax system for criminals is not presently being considered, Helen McEntee said the idea “wouldn’t be a bad thing”.

36.3k

Jul 8th 2022, 7:27 PM

# Income Tax

'Not right' pay increases for workers should be gobbled up by tax, USC and PRSI, says Varadkar

The Tánaiste says it is a Government commitment to index tax bands and credits.

30.6k

Jun 14th 2022, 4:48 PM

# Universal Social Charge

Explainer: Was the USC meant to be a temporary measure?

Some politicians’ stances on the tax have changed over the years.

28.4k

Feb 15th 2022, 2:44 PM

# energy costs

Measures to tackle cost of living will 'cushion the blow', says Taoiseach

An increase in the €100 electricity credit is widely expected.

18.9k

Feb 7th 2022, 2:34 PM

# Corporation Tax

Irish corporation tax revenues set to decline from 2023 onwards, says Donohoe

New figures revealed that Irish tax receipts surged to their highest ever level last year at 68.4 billion euro.

23.8k

Jan 6th 2022, 12:35 PM

All time

# Big Money

Spanish court annuls Barcelona defender Pique's €2.1 million tax bill

The player’s partner, Colombian pop star Shakira, is also being investigated.

6.8k

Dec 22nd 2021, 9:24 PM

# Mica redress

Tax or levy to pay for new Mica redress scheme under consideration by government

It is believed that a cap of approximately €400,000 per home will ultimately be agreed upon.

29.6k

Nov 11th 2021, 11:54 AM

# Rome

Attention turns to climate action on second day of G20 summit

World leaders yesterday endorsed a global 15% minimum corporate tax rate.

11.5k

Oct 31st 2021, 7:47 AM

# budget 2022

Budget 2022 will be revealed today - here's a look at how things will unfold

Politicians are back in Leinster House for this year’s Budget.

51.3k

Oct 12th 2021, 9:24 AM

# Corporate Tax

OECD hails 'major victory' as 136 nations join global tax deal

The deal will increase the State’s corporate tax rate for large companies to 15%.

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Updated

Oct 8th 2021, 8:10 PM

# a slice of the pie

Ireland's decision to sign up to global corporate tax rate praised as 'momentous'

Christian Aid questioned whether companies would pay the 15%, and said the minimum rate “is not something to be celebrating”.

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Oct 7th 2021, 7:37 PM