Question 1

What does the Finance Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Increases Universal Social Charge threshold from €20,687 to €21,295 for 2022; extends reduced USC rate for full medical card holders under 70 earning under €60,000 through 2022. Allows employees working from home to claim 30% of electricity, heating and broadband costs as tax deduction; extends enhanced Help to Buy relief to December 2022. Increases standard income tax band by €1,500; raises personal tax credit from €1,650 to €1,700 and married couples' credit from €3,300 to €3,400, effective January 2022.

Question 2

What stage is the Finance Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Finance Bill 2021 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Finance Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Finance Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Finance, and was introduced on 21 Oct 2021.

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