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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.

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How Much Tax Will You Owe When The Wage Subsidy Scheme Ends?

The temporary wage subsidy scheme was put in place by the Government to limit job losses during the pandemic. But as a result of being on the subsidy, workers are likely to face a tax bill and could find themselves on a lower wage in the years to come. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, joined us to discuss how much tax you might owe when the scheme ends. He also explained why the Government should keep the wage subsidy scheme in operation beyond August to save jobs. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/18142339/LW-Tax-Owed.mp3"][/audio]