Question 1

What does the Finance Bill 2024 do?

Accepted Answer

From 1 January 2025: increases income tax standard rate band to €44,000 for single persons; increases personal tax credit to €2,000; reduces USC 4% rate to 3%; raises ceiling for 2% USC rate by €1,622. Extends Help to Buy scheme to 31 December 2029; allows newly constructed properties purchased by Local Authorities for affordable sale to qualify; increases small benefit exemption from €1,000 to €1,500 annual employer gifts. Introduces tax relief for donations to sporting bodies and national governing bodies for equipment, elite athletes, and women/disability participation; creates Automatic Enrolment pension scheme with tax-exempt employer contributions and fund income.

Question 2

What stage is the Finance Bill 2024 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 6 Feb 2025, the Finance Bill 2024 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 2024?

Accepted Answer

The Finance Bill 2024 was sponsored by Minister for Finance, and was introduced on 10 Oct 2024.

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