Exchequer records €5.2bn surplus for 2022 as tax revenue tops €83bn

Last year, an Exchequer surplus of €5 billion was reported, a €12.4 billion improvement over the €7.4 billion deficit registered in 2021. Both the rapid growth in tax revenue and the drop in Covid-related public spending are reflected in the improvement. On a more comprehensive general government basis, this is consistent with a surplus of … Read more

1.5 million income taxpayers to benefit from €1.3 billion Budget package coming into effect today

The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD, reminds taxpayers that the personal tax package announced in Budget 2023, takes effect from today Sunday, 1 January 2023. Speaking today, Minister McGrath said, “The Government is acutely aware of the cost of living pressures being experienced by people right across the country. As part of our response … Read more

Record level of corporation tax collected in November

According to the most recent Exchequer returns, a record €5 billion in corporation tax was collected in November, making it the largest monthly total ever. The Exchequer has already surpassed the Budget Day target of €21 billion in corporation tax for the entire year thanks to the tax collection, which is supported by a flourishing … Read more

Ireland’s tax receipts continue to record strong growth; €25.3 billion spending underpins supports to public services and the economy

An Exchequer deficit of €1.1 billion was recorded in end-April 2022. This compares with a deficit of €7.6 billion in the same period last year. The €6.5 billion improvements in the Exchequer balance was driven by strong growth in tax revenue, with tax receipts of €21.1 billion to end-April, up €5 billion (over 30 percent) … Read more

Government received €68.4 billion record tax return in 2021; Income tax and corporation tax receipts increased dramatically

The tax receipt of state increased dramatically and the government received €68.4 billion from tax payments in 2021. This shows 20% increase from 2020. An Exchequer deficit of €7.4 billion was recorded to end-December 2021. This compares with a deficit of €12.3 billion in 2020. The almost €5 billion year-on-year improvement in the Exchequer balance … Read more

Ireland reports Highest ever tax take of €68.4 billion

The state finances were buttressed in 2021 by a record €68.4 billion tax take that exceeded expectations, pushed by robust company and revenue tax returns because the financial system rebounded.. The exchequer is expected to record a deficit of €7.4 billion for the complete 12 months with authorities expenditure of €87.5 billion exceeding the State’s … Read more

Department of Revenue urges Irish homeowners to file Local Property Tax return by November 7

The Revenue Department has urged homeowners in Ireland to submit their Local Property Tax return by November 7 this year. The return must be after valuation. The return will be considered for tax payment in 2022. The revenue raised by the tax is used to fund services such as: public parks, libraries, open spaces and … Read more

Change in tax band means greater savings; See how new budget changes benefit you with tax credits

Many workers in Ireland are going to enjoy higher rates of tax credits as the government announced amendments to the existing tax policies in Budget 2022. According to the report by the Irish Mirror, the new changes will greatly benefit common people as the plans to boost lower income tax bands take effect. The standard … Read more