USC Rates 2023

Summary of Universal Social Charge Rates in 2023 The 2011 Budget in Ireland introduced a new tax on income called the Universal Social Charge (USC) which began in January  2011.  There was a very small adjustment announced to the Universal Social Charge (USC) in Budget 2023 In 2023 the USC threshold was raised in line […]
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Prescription Charges in Ireland

In Budget 2020 it was announced that from July 2020, the prescription charges in Ireland would be changing.This change was delayed for some reason – but was finally implemented on November 1st 2020. There is a 50 cent reduction in prescription charges for all medical cardholders, which will benefit over 1.58 million people with medical […]
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Budget 2021: A Summary

If you are looking for information about the Budget due to be announced on Oct 12th 2021 – that will be Budget 2022.You can find more information here about Budget 2022 Summary . The 2021 Budget was announced at 1pm Tuesday 13th October 2020. A summary of the main items that will directly affect people’s […]
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Minimum Wage in 2020

On 1st February 2020 the national minimum wage in Ireland was increased to  €10.10 per hour from €9.80. Normally a minimum wage rise would take place from January 1st – but the Government decided to delay the date of implementation because of fears of a “no -deal” Brexit and the effect on the economy. Read […]
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