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.
All employees and self-employed Irish tax residents.
Primary: Revenue — Irish Tax and Customs ↗
Corroborating: Government of Ireland ↗
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