Pay
Tax
Pay
Tax
100

What is a wage?

Money received for work. Usually received weekly. Amount can change depending on hours worked.

100

What does PAYE stand for?

Pay as You Earn

100

What is basic pay?

The amount of money earned in a normal working week. {not including additional pay}

100

What does USC stand for?

Universal Social Charge?

200

What is a salary?

monthly or annual payment to an employee. It is a fixed payment at regular intervals.

200

What does PRSI stand for?

Pay Related Social Insurance

200
Give an example of additional pay?

Commission

Bonus

Overtime

200

Give a reason we pay taxes?

To fund essential services or any correct answer. 

300

Lisa earns €59,000 per year working as a doctor. Is this an example of a wage or a salary?

Salary.

300

Is USC an example of a statutory deduction?

Yes

300

What is the difference between a bonus and overtime?

Overtime is money paid for working extra hours.

Bonus is a reward.

300
True or False: Tax evasion is legal.

False

400

What is the national minimum wage in Ireland for someone over 20?

€14.15

400

Give an example of a non-statutory deduction?

Health Insurance, Pension plan, Savings account, Union
400

What is Net pay?

Gross pay - total deductions

400

What are tax credits?

Reduce amount of tax a person owes.

500

What is the benefit of an employer paying an employee more than the minimum wage?

Keeps staff happy. 

Makes them motivated. 

500

Why is Health insurance a non-statutory deduction.

It's an optional payment. 
500

Why would employers pay employees overtime?

Encourage them to work more.

Reward them for working more.

500

What is the standard rate cut-off point?

The amount of your income that is charged at the lower rate of 20%
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