- Government likely to delay VAT reduction for hospitality until mid-2026
- Potential for 9 percent VAT rate to be extended only to hospitality, not accommodation
- Tax strategy papers suggest separating VAT rates is complex but possible
- VAT cut expected to be introduced mid-year, possibly July 1st
- Full-year cost of VAT cut estimated at almost 1 billion euros
- Mid-year introduction would reduce cost, allowing for other tax cuts
- Programme for government includes support for small to medium-sized enterprises in retail and hospitality
- Changes to VAT, PRSI, and other measures are part of the budget process
Source: irishtimes.com
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