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Ireland Tax Calendar 2025: Key Dates and Deadlines<\/a><\/h3>
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How does the Irish government spend tax money?<\/h2>\n
Government expenditure is broken down into current expenditure and capital expenditure.<\/p>\n
Current expenditure is the ongoing, day-to-day expenses of the country. Examples of government current expenditure include the costs of running schools, hospitals, and other essential services in Ireland.<\/p>\n
It also includes wages to public servants, welfare payments, housing support payments and servicing the national debt.<\/p>\n
Capital expenditure refers to money spent by the government on long-term projects. Government capital expenditure includes projects such as building roads, schools, hospitals or improving broadband infrastructure.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nHow much does the Irish government spend?<\/h2>\n
The annual budget generally takes place in October. It outlines the government spending allocations for the upcoming year.<\/p>\n
Typically, the largest amount of government expenditure in Ireland each year goes towards social protection. This includes disability and carer’s supports, social welfare payments, pensions and more.<\/p>\n
The total estimated expenditure for 2023 is *\u20ac99.8 billion. The breakdown is as follows:<\/p>\n
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- Social Protection – \u20ac23.4 billion<\/li>\n
- Health – \u20ac23.4 billion<\/li>\n
- Education \u20ac9.6 billion<\/li>\n
- Justice – \u20ac3.3 billion<\/li>\n
- Debt Servicing, EU Payments – \u20ac13.6 billion<\/li>\n
- Transport \u20ac3.5 billion<\/li>\n
- Other – \u20ac22.9 billion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*Note: figures refer to estimated expenditure rather than actual expenditure.<\/p>\n
What happens if I pay too much tax to Revenue? Can I claim my tax back?<\/h2>\n
The good news is if you have paid too much tax to Revenue, you can get a tax refund<\/a>. In order to claim tax back you must complete an income tax return.<\/p>\n
You must claim your tax back from Revenue within four years, therefore from January 2024 you can submit an income tax return for the years 2020-2023.<\/p>\n
Do you need help claiming your tax refund? We can help you to claim every tax entitlement you’re due<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The average Irish tax refund is \u20ac1,880<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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How much do tax cuts cost the Exchequer?<\/h2>\n
In Budget 2023, the government announced an increase in the standard rate cut-off point from \u20ac36,800 to \u20ac40,000 for single persons. The government also increased the personal, employee and income tax credits by \u20ac75 along with an increase of \u20ac100 in the home carer tax credit.<\/p>\n
These changes were estimated to cost the exchequer \u20ac1.2 billion a year.<\/p>\n
The government also introduced an increase of the USC 2% rate band ceiling by \u20ac1,625 in line with the increase in the minimum wage. These cost a total of \u20ac77 million in a full year.<\/p>\n
The rent tax credit applicable to approximately 400,000 renters will come at a cost of \u20ac200 million.<\/p>\n
What is USC used for?<\/h2>\n
The USC was introduced into the Irish tax system in 2011 during the financial crisis. USC replaced the Income Levy and the Health Levy.<\/p>\n
The primary purpose of collecting USC was to widen the tax base and to provide a steady income to the Exchequer to fund public services. USC continues to do so as generates revenue of \u20ac4 billion annually for the State.<\/p>\n
What is PRSI used for?<\/h2>\n
PRSI contributions are paid to the Social Insurance Fund. PRSI is the main source of funding for social welfare payments, and it is used to fund benefits such as Jobseeker’s Benefit, Illness Benefit, and State Pensions. PRSI payments may entitle you to claim a range of benefits from the Department of Social Protection.<\/p>\n
People that meet the required number of PRSI contributions can also avail of the Treatment Benefit Scheme. Under this scheme, you may qualify for benefits such as: dental care, optical care, hearing aids and repairs, hair replacement products.<\/p>\n
Who can help me claim my tax back?<\/h2>\n
It is important to remember that you could be due a tax refund at the end of each tax year. The average Irish tax refund is \u20ac1,880! Fortunately, you can claim tax back for the last four years.<\/p>\n
Why leave your money with the taxman? At Taxback<\/a> we can take the stress out of tax returns and we will ensure you get the maximum tax refund!<\/p>\n
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