Question 1

What does the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Increases Universal Social Charge ceiling for 2% rate by €2,840 and reduces 4.5% rate to 4%; extends reduced USC rate for medical card holders under 70 earning under €60,000 until end of 2025. Raises income tax standard rate band by €2,000 to €42,000 and increases personal tax credit by €100–€200; extends Help to Buy scheme to 31 December 2025. Introduces new landlord tax relief reducing tax on rental income by up to €600–€1,000 annually; increases R&D corporation tax credit rate from 25% to 30% and first instalment from €25,000 to €50,000.

Question 2

What stage is the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 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 (No. 2) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Finance, and was introduced on 19 Oct 2023.

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