Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled the details of Budget 2026, including a surprise change to how derelict properties are taxed, a cut to the hospitality VAT rate, and an extension of the rent tax credit for another three years.
VAT in the Digital Age
On 25 March 2025 the ViDA package was published in the Official Journal of the EU marking a pivotal moment for VAT in the EU. ViDA is a set of legislative reforms aimed at modernizing the EU’s VAT system to better align with technological advancements and address challenges such as VAT fraud and the platform economy.
RBK Budget 2026 – Tax analysis
“We have to strike the right balance between increasing investment and moderating the growth in day to day spending. This is why our tax changes must be of a certain value and no more. Now is the time to steady ourselves on the path to the future.”
Doing Business in Ireland 2026
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