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Who pays Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)?

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1 Who pays Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)?
2 How do I know if I am employed or self-employed
3 What social welfare benefits does my PRSI payment cover?
4 How are my PRSI and social welfare benefits affected if I am employed by my spouse?
5 How are my PRSI contributions and tax affected if my spouse and I operate a business in partnership?
6 How do I prove to the Department of Social and Family Affairs that I was in a partnership for previous years?

You will normally pay PRSI if you are aged between 16 and 65 and you are:

• an employee, or

• self-employed with a total income of €3,174 (€5,000 from 2011) or more a year.

By paying PRSI, you are covered for a range of social insurance benefits and pensions.

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Last Updated: 10/01/2012 17:53

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