Tax take in first 8 months 12.6% ahead of last year New figures from the Department of Finance show that the amount of tax collected by the State in the first eight months of this year rose by 12.6% on the same time last year on the back of higher income tax, corporation tax, VAT and excise duty. Business • 04 Sep 24
Tax take in first 8 months 12.6% ahead of last year New figures from the Department of Finance show that the amount of tax collected by the State in the first eight months of this year rose by 12.6% on the same time last year on the back of higher income tax, corporation tax, VAT and excise duty. Business • 04 Sep 24
Tax take for first half of year up 9% - exchequer figures The State took in a total of €44.7 billion in tax in the first six months of the year, up more than 9% on the same period last year, the latest exchequer returns show. Business • 03 Jul 24
Tax take for first half of year up 9% - exchequer figures The State took in a total of €44.7 billion in tax in the first six months of the year, up more than 9% on the same period last year, the latest exchequer returns show. Business • 03 Jul 24
€110 billion collected in taxes in 2022, up 17% on 2021 The Exchequer collected €110 billion in 2022 in taxes and PRSI, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office published today. Business • 22 Nov 23
€110 billion collected in taxes in 2022, up 17% on 2021 The Exchequer collected €110 billion in 2022 in taxes and PRSI, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office published today. Business • 22 Nov 23
Exchequer tax take up 4.6% in July Almost €6.57 billion in tax was received by the Exchequer in July, up €303m (4.6%) on the same month of last year. Business • 03 Aug 23
Exchequer tax take up 4.6% in July Almost €6.57 billion in tax was received by the Exchequer in July, up €303m (4.6%) on the same month of last year. Business • 03 Aug 23
Income tax receipts surged between 2020 and 2022 Income tax receipts in Ireland rose by more over the three year period up to 2022 than they did over the seven year period up to 2019, new data from Revenue shows. Business • 26 Apr 23
Income tax receipts surged between 2020 and 2022 Income tax receipts in Ireland rose by more over the three year period up to 2022 than they did over the seven year period up to 2019, new data from Revenue shows. Business • 26 Apr 23
Tax concentration a 'significant vulnerability': report The Department of Finance's annual Taxation Report describes the concentration of Corporation Tax receipts from a small number of multinational companies as a "significant vulnerability for the public finances." Business • 01 Sep 22
Tax concentration a 'significant vulnerability': report The Department of Finance's annual Taxation Report describes the concentration of Corporation Tax receipts from a small number of multinational companies as a "significant vulnerability for the public finances." Business • 01 Sep 22
'Substantial' income tax reduction in Budget - Varadkar The Tánaiste has said that the Budget will include a substantial income tax reduction package. Leo Varadkar said that the 30% tax rate for middle income workers is under consideration, but he warned that no measures have been decided on yet. Business • 11 Aug 22
'Substantial' income tax reduction in Budget - Varadkar The Tánaiste has said that the Budget will include a substantial income tax reduction package. Leo Varadkar said that the 30% tax rate for middle income workers is under consideration, but he warned that no measures have been decided on yet. Business • 11 Aug 22
Income tax changes to take effect from tomorrow The income tax package announced as part of the Budget in October will take effect from tomorrow. Business • 31 Dec 21
Income tax changes to take effect from tomorrow The income tax package announced as part of the Budget in October will take effect from tomorrow. Business • 31 Dec 21
Standard income rate band to increase by €1,500 Announcing an income tax package to the value of almost €520m in today's Budget, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Government wants to ease the cost of living pressures which many are feeling. Budget 2022 • 12 Oct 21
Standard income rate band to increase by €1,500 Announcing an income tax package to the value of almost €520m in today's Budget, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Government wants to ease the cost of living pressures which many are feeling. Budget 2022 • 12 Oct 21
Exchequer income up but Covid spending causes deficit A surge in Corporation Tax take helped push Exchequer returns higher in the first half of the year, however a sharp increase in spending in health and social welfare also pushed the country's finances back into a deficit. Business • 02 Jul 20
Exchequer income up but Covid spending causes deficit A surge in Corporation Tax take helped push Exchequer returns higher in the first half of the year, however a sharp increase in spending in health and social welfare also pushed the country's finances back into a deficit. Business • 02 Jul 20
What will a change in Corporation Tax mean? Today the Minister for Finance delivered one of the most important statements on Corporation Tax Policy in recent years. Analysis and Comment • 23 May 19
What will a change in Corporation Tax mean? Today the Minister for Finance delivered one of the most important statements on Corporation Tax Policy in recent years. Analysis and Comment • 23 May 19
Entry to higher rate of income tax increased by €750 The Government is increasing the entry point to the higher rate of income tax for all earners by €750, raising it from €34,550 to €35,300 in the case of a single worker. Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Entry to higher rate of income tax increased by €750 The Government is increasing the entry point to the higher rate of income tax for all earners by €750, raising it from €34,550 to €35,300 in the case of a single worker. Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Tax take slightly below target for January-August The amount collected by the State in tax revenues for the first eight months of the year, at €32.4 billion, was 5.1% (€1.56 billion) higher than for the same period in 2017 and was €100m (0.3%) below target. Business • 05 Sep 18
Tax take slightly below target for January-August The amount collected by the State in tax revenues for the first eight months of the year, at €32.4 billion, was 5.1% (€1.56 billion) higher than for the same period in 2017 and was €100m (0.3%) below target. Business • 05 Sep 18
Latest settlements paid to Revenue total €21.3m The latest Tax Defaulters List shows that in the three months to the end of March, settlements worth €21.3m were made with Revenue. Business • 09 Jun 15
Latest settlements paid to Revenue total €21.3m The latest Tax Defaulters List shows that in the three months to the end of March, settlements worth €21.3m were made with Revenue. Business • 09 Jun 15
Competitiveness Council targets tax reform The National Competitiveness Council has called for income tax rates, credits and thresholds to be reviewed. Business • 03 Dec 14
Competitiveness Council targets tax reform The National Competitiveness Council has called for income tax rates, credits and thresholds to be reviewed. Business • 03 Dec 14
Scotland to be granted power to set income tax Scotland is to be granted the power to set income tax rates and determine income tax bands under a decision made in the wake of the Scottish referendum in September. News • 27 Nov 14
Scotland to be granted power to set income tax Scotland is to be granted the power to set income tax rates and determine income tax bands under a decision made in the wake of the Scottish referendum in September. News • 27 Nov 14
Exchequer 3.5% ahead of target in year to October Exchequer returns for the year to the end of October shows tax revenues running 3.5% ahead of target, with just over €1bn in extra revenue for the State. Business • 05 Nov 14
Exchequer 3.5% ahead of target in year to October Exchequer returns for the year to the end of October shows tax revenues running 3.5% ahead of target, with just over €1bn in extra revenue for the State. Business • 05 Nov 14
USC eased and top income tax rate cut 1% Michael Noonan has said the Government was committed to developing a three-year tax reform plan that reduced the 52% marginal rate on low and middle income earners. Business • 15 Oct 14
USC eased and top income tax rate cut 1% Michael Noonan has said the Government was committed to developing a three-year tax reform plan that reduced the 52% marginal rate on low and middle income earners. Business • 15 Oct 14
Noonan announces increased entry point for USC Around 80,000 low income workers will not have to pay the Universal Social Charge under new measures announced in the Budget. Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14
Noonan announces increased entry point for USC Around 80,000 low income workers will not have to pay the Universal Social Charge under new measures announced in the Budget. Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14
Minister says income tax rates stalling investment The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has said that higher rates of income tax that hit people at a very low rate of income are a hindrance to investment. News • 21 Sep 14
Minister says income tax rates stalling investment The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has said that higher rates of income tax that hit people at a very low rate of income are a hindrance to investment. News • 21 Sep 14
Reducing tax on income 'a priority' - Taoiseach The Government has said it sees reducing the 52% marginal tax rate on income as its next priority, according to Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Business • 19 Sep 14
Reducing tax on income 'a priority' - Taoiseach The Government has said it sees reducing the 52% marginal tax rate on income as its next priority, according to Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Business • 19 Sep 14
Tax revenue for April up 9% on same time last year Finance Minister Michael Noonan has revealed that tax revenues for April increased by 9% compared to the same month last year. Business • 01 May 14
Tax revenue for April up 9% on same time last year Finance Minister Michael Noonan has revealed that tax revenues for April increased by 9% compared to the same month last year. Business • 01 May 14
Finance reports error in Exchequer figures The Department of Finance has had to revise last month's Exchequer figures after errors were discovered in how income tax and VAT returns had been measured. Business • 08 Apr 14
Finance reports error in Exchequer figures The Department of Finance has had to revise last month's Exchequer figures after errors were discovered in how income tax and VAT returns had been measured. Business • 08 Apr 14
SJI criticises Noonan over tax reform proposal Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has been criticised for saying he will consider raising the threshold at which earners pay the top rate of income tax. News • 05 Mar 14
SJI criticises Noonan over tax reform proposal Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has been criticised for saying he will consider raising the threshold at which earners pay the top rate of income tax. News • 05 Mar 14
BoI like good girl at party during boom - Boucher Bank of Ireland boss Richie Boucher has likened his bank's behaviour during the boom to a "good girl" at a "wild party". News • 13 Feb 14
BoI like good girl at party during boom - Boucher Bank of Ireland boss Richie Boucher has likened his bank's behaviour during the boom to a "good girl" at a "wild party". News • 13 Feb 14
