A number of new laws and amendment to existing legislation come into effect on January 1, 2017. In addition, the minimum wage, pensions and other benefits will go up. Here’s a round-up of the main changes. Work and income The minimum wage for the over-23s rises 2.2% to €1409.93 net, €1,537.20 gross. Take-home pay will go up between 1% and 1.26% on average due to changes in various work-related premiums. Income tax in the second tax band is rising from … Continue reading New rules and benefits: what changes in 2017?