Understand your pay

Lessons

1. 1 Tax credits and emergency tax explained (2026) How tax credits work in Ireland in 2026 and 2027, why a new job can put you on emergency tax, and how to get the extra tax back, in plain English. 6 min read Mark as done : Tax credits and emergency tax explained (2026)
2. 2 USC explained: the Universal Social Charge in plain English What the Universal Social Charge is, how much USC you pay in 2026 and 2027, who pays less or none, and examples for €30,000, €50,000 and €100,000. 3 min read Mark as done : USC explained: the Universal Social Charge in plain English
3. 3 PRSI explained: what it is and how much you pay What PRSI is, how much employees in Ireland pay in 2026 (4.2%, then 4.35% from October), when you pay none, and what it gets you. 2 min read Mark as done : PRSI explained: what it is and how much you pay
4. 4 Rent tax credit: up to €1,000 back How Ireland's rent tax credit works, who can claim, how much you get for 2022 to 2028, and how to claim it in myAccount before the 2022 deadline. 2 min read Mark as done : Rent tax credit: up to €1,000 back
5. 5 Budget 2027: what it means for your pay What Budget 2027 changes for workers in Ireland from January 2027, in plain English, and how much more you'll take home on €40,000 or €75,000. 3 min read Mark as done : Budget 2027: what it means for your pay
6. 6 Social welfare payments and tax credits you might be missing Child Benefit, the Working Family Payment, tax credits and more: the Irish payments working people and families can get, and how to check what you qualify for. 3 min read Mark as done : Social welfare payments and tax credits you might be missing