The Health Levy and Income Levy are to be abolished in 2011. They will be replaced by a new Universal Social Charge, or USC.
The USC Rates and Thresholds are as follows:
| Income Threshold | USC Rate |
| Incomes below €4,004 | Exempt |
| Incomes between Zero and €10,036 | 2% |
| Incomes between €10,037 and €16,016 | 4% |
| Incomes over €16,016 | 7% |
