Irish money,
finally explained
Government sites are overwhelming. Professional advice is expensive. We translate Irish tax, pensions, and social welfare into language that actually makes sense.
All information sourced from Revenue.ie and Citizens Information
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Pick whatever is confusing you right now.
Payslips & Tax
PAYE, USC, PRSI, tax credits, emergency tax and how to read your payslip.
Pensions
State pension, auto-enrolment, PRSAs, occupational pensions and what happens when you retire.
Social Welfare
Jobseeker's Benefit, means testing, back to work schemes and official eligibility rules.
Freelancing
Sole trader tax, Form 11, preliminary tax and registering as self-employed.
Budgeting
Cost of living, rent tax credit, mortgage relief and making your money go further.
Moving to Ireland
PPS numbers, banking, permits and understanding Irish tax as a new resident.
Start with these
The guides most people need first.
How to read a payslip in Ireland
Gross pay, net pay, PAYE, USC, PRSI and pension deductions explained line by line.
What is PAYE?
How Pay As You Earn tax works, and what it means for your take-home pay.
What is USC?
The Universal Social Charge explained in plain English, with current rates and a worked example.
What is PRSI?
Pay Related Social Insurance explained, with current Class A rates and a worked example.
What is Auto-Enrolment? My Future Fund Explained
Ireland's new automatic pension scheme — who is enrolled, contribution rates and how to opt out.
Irish State Pension Explained
Who qualifies, how much you get in 2026, and how your PRSI record affects your payment.
How to register as self-employed in Ireland
When to register, how Revenue registration works, and what happens after you register.
Sole Trader Tax Explained
Income tax, USC, PRSI, expenses, Form 11 and the self-assessment basics.
Not sure where to begin?
If you just started a job, got your first payslip, or are trying to figure out what all those deductions mean — start here. We'll walk you through it step by step.
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Understand your payslip See exactly what each line means and where your money is going.
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Learn about PAYE, USC and PRSI Three separate deductions, each explained clearly.
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Check your tax credits Revenue tax credits and reliefs can affect the amount of income tax a person pays.
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Think about your pension Auto-enrolment is live — here's what it means for you.