Question: how much can you earn self employed before paying tax ireland?
Answer: All individuals pay the USC if their income exceeds €13,000 per annum. The rates and thresholds for self-employed individuals in 2017 are as follows: 0.5% – on income up to €12,012 per annum. 2.5% – on income between €12,013 and €18,772 per annum.