Government considers delaying hospitality VAT reduction

Reduction of 9% VAT rate for restaurants would cost the State €674 million

The latest Tax Strategy Group papers were published on Thursday

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VAT cut for restaurants to be delayed until July 2026 in bid to allow for other tax cuts

The €1bn reduction in VAT for the hospitality sector is to be delayed until July 2026 in a bid to give ministers more room for other tax cuts in the Budget.

Government considers delaying hospitality VAT reduction

The Government is considering whether it should delay introducing a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector until the middle of next year.

Government likely to delay VAT reduction for hospitality sector until mid-2026

Potential for lower rate of 9% to be extended only to hospitality and not accommodation