What are the tax bands for 2026?

20% on the first €44,000 for a single person, and 40% on the rest. The 20% band is €48,000 for a single parent, €53,000 for a married couple with one income, and up to €88,000 with two. Credits: €2,000 personal, €2,000 employee.

What changes in 2027?

Budget 2027 raises every 20% band by €2,500 (single €46,500). The personal, employee and earned income credits go to €2,125, Home Carer to €2,050 and Rent to €1,150. The 2% USC band goes to €30,300.

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Tax rates, bands and credits

Ireland's income tax bands, credits and USC bands for every year from 2022 to Budget 2027, and where your income falls.

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What are the tax bands for 2026?: 20% on the first €44,000 for a single person, and 40% on the rest. The 20% band is €48,000 for a single parent, €53,000 for a married couple with one income, and up to €88,000 with two. Credits: €2,000 personal, €2,000 employee.
What changes in 2027?: Budget 2027 raises every 20% band by €2,500 (single €46,500). The personal, employee and earned income credits go to €2,125, Home Carer to €2,050 and Rent to €1,150. The 2% USC band goes to €30,300.

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