Richard Bruton
Question:100 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if persons earning less than £220 per week are exempt from both the 2% health levy and the 4.5% social insurance contribution. [28141/00]
Written Answers. - Social Insurance Contributions.
The Deputy is correct in assuming that a person earning less than £220 per week is exempt from both the 2% health levy and the 4.5% social insurance contribution, PRSI.
The exemptions are as follows:
|
Gross exemption |
Weekly exemption |
|
|
Health levy |
£14,560 |
£280 |
|
PRSI |
£11,750 |
£226 |