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Simon Harris Signals Increase in Rent Tax Relief for Upcoming Budget

Saturday 12 September 2026

Simon Harris has indicated that the Rent Tax Relief is set to be increased as part of the government's upcoming Budget.

Simon Harris has signalled that the Rent Tax Relief is set to be increased in the upcoming Budget.

The signal of an increase in the tax relief for renters in Ireland was reported by Maeve McTaggart. This proposed adjustment is expected to form a key part of the government's upcoming Budget.

At this stage, no specific details regarding the exact monetary figures of the increase, eligibility criteria for renters, or official implementation dates have been confirmed. Further details are expected to emerge when the Budget is formally announced.

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