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In force 1 Jan 2025
In force Taxation

SARP threshold raised to €100,000

The Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP) minimum qualifying income threshold rose from €75,000 to €100,000 for employees arriving in Ireland from 1 January 2025. SARP offers a 30% income-tax exemption on income above €100,000 up to €1m for up to five years, for qualifying assignees relocated to Ireland by their existing employer group.

Who it affects: Inbound assignees relocated to Ireland by their multinational employers from 2025.

Revenue Commissioners ↗ · Government of Ireland ↗ · verified 2026-04-21

In force 1 Jan 2025
In force Taxation

Universal Social Charge (USC) bands and rates adjusted for 2025

Budget 2025 adjusted the Universal Social Charge bands and cut the 4% rate to 3% on the second USC band — the first USC rate reduction in several years. The change modestly raises take-home pay for middle earners; the adjustment is designed to offset fiscal-drag effects of wage growth.

Who it affects: All employees and self-employed Irish tax residents.

Revenue — Irish Tax and Customs ↗ · Government of Ireland ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

Rent Tax Credit increased to €750 per person

Budget 2024 (announced October 2023, in force January 2024) raised the Rent Tax Credit from €500 to €750 per person per year, and extended eligibility to parents paying rent for their student children in approved accommodation. Aimed at cushioning tenant pressures in Dublin and other constrained rental markets.

Who it affects: Private-rental-sector tenants including permit-holder expats.

Revenue — Irish Tax and Customs ↗ · Government of Ireland ↗ · verified 2026-04-19