PRSI/USC (Junior Cert Mathematics): Flashcards

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USC stands for

Universal Social Charge

PRSI stands for

Pay Related Social Insurance

Purpose of tax deductions from earnings

Pay for public services like healthcare and schools

USC definition

A tax on your income

PRSI purpose

Social benefits like pensions and unemployment support

What are USC bands?

Different income portions taxed at different rates

First USC band

22% on first €10,036€10,036

Second USC band

44% on next €5,980€5,980

Third USC band

77% on remaining balance

Can same income portion be taxed at multiple rates?

No, each portion taxed only once at its band rate

Total USC for €30,000€30,000 income

€1,419.80€1,419.80

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