Government warned proposed 30% tax bracket 'not equitable'

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar: 'We want to make work pay better. We want people to be able to keep more of their hard-earned cash.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Up to a million taxpayers could benefit to the tune of up to €1,000 a year from a new 30% tax band — but the Government has been warned such a move would not be equitable.

The pros and cons of a new middle bracket are included in the Tax Strategy Group papers and are being considered by the Government, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar confirmed.