LAWIT / CHANGES / BUSINESS / INCOME TAX / UPDATED 12 October 2026
Changed1 Jan 2026
Personal income tax 2026: new 30% and 35% bands
For 2026, rates of 30% and 35% have been added; the 15% rate for businesses with income up to €100,000 remains.
AWhat changed
For the 2026 tax period, an individual’s tax base is taxed at 19% up to €43,983.32, 25% up to €60,349.21, 30% up to €75,010.32 and 35% above that amount. For income from business and other self-employed activity up to €100,000, the 15% rate applies.
BWhen
Tax period 2026 (return filed in 2027).
CWho it affects
- Higher-earning employees; sole traders with income above €100,000.
DWhat to do
- Take the new bands into account when planning bonuses and profit distributions.
Explanation
The 15% rate does not apply to employment income.
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