Most parents whose children use buses to get to school – will have recieved Bus Eireann bills recently for next year’s bus fares. There has been some publicity and uproar about the increases – but are the charges that excessive ? Budget 2011 – update – More Bus Fare Increases The 2009 – 2010 bus […]
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Budget 2009
Mortgage Interest Relief Changes May 2009
The latest Budget announced that TRS or Tax Relief at Source on mortgages would end after 7 years. This change was due to take effect from May 1st 2009. It looks like the department of finance and Brian Lenihan didn’t work out with the Revenue department how this was going to work. Today it was […]
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Free Pre-School in Ireland (ECCE)
The latest Budget in Ireland announced that the short lived “Early Childcare Supplement” is to be halved from May 2009 and abolished from 31 December 2009. It is going to be replaced in January 2010 with a pre-school Early Childhood and Education Scheme (ECCE) for all children between the ages of 3 years 3 months […]
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Income Levy from May 2009
The new Income levy rates from May 1st 2009 are as follows: (As per April Budget) 2% on income up to €75,036 4% on income from €75,037 to €174,980 6% on income above €174,980 If your income is 180000 – you do not pay 6% on all your income – you will pay 6% on […]
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Irish April Mini Budget
Another mini budget was announced here in Ireland on Tuesday April 7th. These are some of the main changes introduced. Income Levy Increases from May 1st 2009 The income levy rates will be doubled to 2% on incomes over €15,028 4% on income in excess of €75,036 and 6% on income in excess of €174,980 […]
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