Up to 100,000 households will pay more income tax this yearThe increase is due to tax credits and the higher-rate threshold remaining unchanged in last year’s budgetFinance Minister Simon Harris said he was committed to making 'progressive' changes to personal income tax 'if the economy remains strong'. Photo: CollinsJohn Burns Today at 06:30Almost 100,000 households will be paying more income tax this year, following the Government’s decision in Budget 2026 not to increase tax credits or bands.

Source: Irish Independent January 03, 2026 08:32 UTC