Ireland uses a simple two-rate income tax system: 20% standard rate and 40% higher rate (from €44,000 for singles). But the hidden costs are USC (Universal Social Charge) at 0.5-8% and PRSI at 4%—pushing effective rates to 52% for high earners. A €80,000 earner pays roughly €18,000 income tax + €4,400 USC + €3,200 PRSI = €25,600 total (~32%). Ireland's 12.5% corporate tax makes it a tech hub—Google, Apple, Meta have EU HQs here. The SARP (Special Assignee Relief Programme) exempts 30% of income for qualifying expat executives. Filing deadline is October 31 (extended to mid-November for online). Use our calculator to estimate your Irish tax liability.
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Ireland's income tax uses 2 tax bands at 20% and 40%. Use the calculator to estimate your take-home pay after income tax:
| Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 - €44,000 | 20% |
| Over €44,000 | 40% |
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