Irish tax, explained by a Chartered Accountant
What you'll actually take home.
Free calculators and plain-English guides for PAYE workers, the self-employed and anyone new to Irish tax. Every figure is checked against Revenue's 2026 rates.
Worked example · €60,000, single, PAYE
€44,857
take-home a year · €3,738 a month
- Income tax
- €11,200
- USC
- €1,333
- PRSI
- €2,610
- Effective rate
- 25.2%
New to Irish tax?
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How Much Tax Do I Pay in Ireland? (2026 Guide With Worked Examples)
A plain-English answer to Ireland's most Googled tax question. See exactly how much tax you pay on salaries of €30k, €50k, €75k, and €100k — with full breakdowns of income tax, USC, and PRSI for 2026.
- 2
Tax Credits Every Irish PAYE Worker Should Be Claiming in 2026
Many Irish workers leave money on the table every year by not claiming all available tax credits. Here's a complete list of what you may be entitled to claim — and how to claim it.
- 3
Freelancer & Self-Employed Tax Guide Ireland 2026
Everything a newly self-employed person in Ireland needs to know — from registering with Revenue to paying preliminary tax, claiming expenses, and understanding your PRSI class.
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Free tax calculators
- PAYE Income TaxTake-home pay for employees
- Self-Employed TaxSole trader & freelancer tax
- Reverse SalaryFind gross from net pay
- Capital Gains TaxCGT on shares & property
- Rental Income TaxLandlord tax calculator
- USC CalculatorUniversal Social Charge
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- WFH Tax ReliefRemote working tax relief
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