About Money Made Clear
Irish money explained in plain English.
Money Made Clear is a plain-English guide to Irish money systems. It explains topics like PAYE, USC, PRSI, tax credits, social welfare, pensions, renting supports and self-employment using official sources.
The site is independent. It is designed to help readers understand official information more easily and find the relevant official source.
What we cover
- Payslips, PAYE, USC and PRSI
- Tax credits and common payroll terms
- Pensions and auto-enrolment
- Social welfare basics
- Self-employed and sole trader basics
- Money admin when moving to Ireland
How pages are written
Each guide is written for beginners first. Where possible, pages link directly to official sources such as Revenue.ie, the Workplace Relations Commission, Citizens Information, the Department of Social Protection and Irish legislation.
Editorial approach
The site aims to be clear, neutral and source-led. If a topic depends on individual circumstances, pages aim to say so and point toward official sources. Read more in the Editorial Policy and Disclaimer.
Corrections and source updates
Irish tax and welfare rules change regularly. Pages are reviewed against official sources, and corrections or source updates can be sent through the contact page. When an important figure, rule or eligibility condition changes, the relevant guide is reviewed for updating.
For corrections, source queries or general contact: hello@moneymadeclear.ie