Ireland Eyes Vape Tax Increase in October Budget After €22M Yield

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The Irish Government is planning to increase the tax on vaping products in the upcoming Budget 2027, scheduled for October 6. This decision follows reports that the current levy, introduced in late 2024, has generated over €22 million in provisional revenue within its first nine months of operation.

The E-liquid Products Tax (EPT) took effect on November 1, 2024, under the 2024 Finance Act. Currently, the excise duty stands at €500 per litre. For consumers, this translates to an additional €1 on a standard 2ml vape device.

Finance Minister Simon Harris confirmed the €22 million provisional yield earlier this month. Because of this strong financial performance, the government is reviewing a rate increase to further curb youth vaping and bolster state revenue.

The tax operates under a “first supply model.” This means the Revenue Commissioners collect the duty directly from the businesses that first distribute the e-liquids in Ireland—primarily local manufacturers and registered importers, rather than at the retail point of sale.

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