The Budget

Browse our coverage of the latest Budget Reports. Each Report is covered live on the day with a focus on small business owners and self employed individuals.

Our Budget knowledge hub has been designed to keep up to date with any announcements and to help you have a better understanding about The Budget.

Our Budget knowledge hub focuses on any changes that may affect business owners, sole traders, contractors, landlords and self-employed individuals.

We also post our summary of the changes that affect you or your small business’ finances during the evening of any budgets, while our Twitter feed @TaxAssistIrl

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Budget 2023: What it means for farmers

Budget 2023 announced some significant tax relief extensions and a new climate scheme for farmers

Budget 2023

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath delivered the 2023 Budget today, Tuesday 27 September 2022.

Budget Report 2022

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath delivered the 2022 Budget today, Tuesday 12 October 2021.

What we know about the new COVID-19 Restrictions Support Scheme

New scheme announced in Budget 2021 offers up to €5,000 per week for businesses who are subject to significant COVID-19 restrictions

VAT reduction welcomed, but only effective if businesses are open

The VAT rate for the tourism & hospitality sectors is to be reduced to 9%

Budget 2021 – A welcome step towards stability in the SME sector

TaxAssist Accountants welcomes budgetary measures targeted at the ailing SME sector

Budget Report 2021

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath delivered the 2021 Budget on Tuesday 13 October 2020.

Budget 2020

Budget 2020

Budget 2019

Budget 2019

Budget 2018

Budget Summary for 2018

Budget 2017

Budget Summary 2017

Budget 2016

Budget Summary 2016

Budget 2016 Predictions

Budget 2016 Predictions

Budget 2015

Budget 2015

Budget 2014

Budget 2014

Budget 2013

Budget 2013

Budget 2013 Predictions

Budget 2013 Predictions

Read our expert answers to your The Budget questions

What are the changes to the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme?

I run a small business with 12 employees. I heard there were come changes in Budget 2023 to the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme. Will this affect me?

What does Budget 2023 mean for me?

Sean and Lisa are both employed earning €90,000 and have 3 young children. They also rent their home. What does Budget 2023 mean for them?

Am I too small for the new business energy support scheme?

I am running a restaurant employing 26 people and my energy costs keep increasing. Am I too small for the new business energy support scheme?

Is there a change to the 9% VAT rate?

I am running a B&B and I heard there might be a change to the 9% VAT rate?

What do I tell my staff about the new working from home tax relief?

My staff are asking me about the new working from home tax relief. What can I tell them?

What do I need to know about pre-letting expenses?

I am a landlord and I heard something about pre-letting expenses yesterday in the budget, do I need to know anything?

Will the corporate tax change affect my business?

I run a business with an annual turnover of 2 million. Will the change in the corporate tax rate affect me?

Will Budget 2022 affect the EWSS in any way?

I run a small hairdressers and currently have 2 employees. I am availing of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). Will Budget 2022 affect the EWSS in any way?

I’m earning €65,000 a year. Will I be better off as a result of Budget...

I am a self-employed carpenter earning around €65,000 per annum. Will I be much better off as a result of Budget 2022?

I earn €35,000 a year. Will I be better off because of Budget 2022?

I am a self-employed graphic designer earning €35,000 per annum. Will I be much better off as a result of Budget 2022?

Can I defer my 2019 Income Tax bill?

I am a self-employed individual and due to COVID-19 I will struggle to pay my Income Tax bill this year, can I defer the payment?

What is the change to the Earned Income Tax Credit?

I am self-employed and am wondering what the increase to the Earned Income Tax Credit is and when does it come into effect?

What are the VAT changes announced in Budget 2021?

I run a small restaurant and am wondering if the new VAT rate will affect me?

What is the COVID-19 Restrictions Support Scheme and can I claim it?

I heard about the new scheme for business that had to close because of COVID-19 restrictions. Can I avail of this?

Can I do some work and claim the PUP?

I work freelance and have an opportunity to do some small jobs. Can I do this work and still claim the Pandemic Unemployment Payment?

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