USC threshold increasing due to rise in minimum wage The threshold for USC is to be raised to allow for a previously announced increase in the minimum wage. Business • 10 Jan 20
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 … Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Boost for housing, health and incomes in Budget In what has been labelled the Government's pre-election budget, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has outlined a €1.5bn Budget 2019 package of tax cuts, welfare … Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
What we know about Budget 2019 so far With the Budget set to be announced in Leinster House this afternoon, here is what we know so far. Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Five ways to get your money back from the tax man Tax is one of those topics that can get quite complicated very quickly, and for this reason many of us put off dealing with tax … Your Money • 07 Aug 18
Budget changes to tax and USC take effect Workers and consumers will benefit from several Budget changes that kick in from today. Budget • 01 Jan 18
Budget 2018: Five tax items to watch RTÉ Business Editor David Murphy takes a look at five things to look out for in next week's Budget. Business • 09 Oct 17
David Murphy’s guide to Budget 2017 tax changes RTÉ's Business Editor David Murphy takes a look at what tax changes we can likely expect in next Tuesday's Budget. budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16
Noonan stresses 'prudent economic management' Finance Minister Michael Noonan has warned that prudent economic management is needed following the trauma of the last five years. Business • 22 Jun 16
Burton hits back at IBEC warning on cuts to USC Labour leader Joan Burton has defended the party's plan to cut the Universal Social Charge. Commenting on IBEC's warning over the cuts to USC, Ms … Election 2016 • 14 Feb 16
Ibec says USC should be used for pension needs Business group Ibec has called for a broadening of Ireland's income tax base, adding that the scraping of the USC would narrow the tax base … Business • 08 Feb 16
Noonan outlines Fine Gael plan to abolish USC Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has outlined Fine Gael's plan to abolish the USC by 2020 as part of the party's Long Term Economic plan. News • 07 Feb 16
Noonan supports cutting USC by 1% in next Budget Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said he agrees that the top rate of USC should be cut by 1% in the next Budget if … Business • 11 Jan 16
Howlin differs with Fine Gael on USC abolition Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has said he does not agree with the Fine Gael position on the Universal Social Charge. News • 23 Nov 15
New petroleum production tax in Finance Bill The Government has announced the introduction of a new "petroleum production tax" which will increase the maximum tax take on an oil or gas producing … Business • 22 Oct 15
Christmas Bonus restored by 75% in Budget 2016 The Christmas Bonus will be restored by 75% and the price of cigarettes is to increase by 50 cent in Budget 2016. Business • 12 Oct 15
Govt plans to speed up abolition of USC Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dáil that the Government would accelerate the phased abolition of the Universal Social Charge. News • 29 Apr 15
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 … 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
Tax Institute calls for income tax cut timeline The Irish Tax Institute has called for a clear timeline to be announced in the Budget setting out how the top marginal income tax rate … Business • 23 Sep 14
