What class of PRSI levi is paid on rental income

Anyone know what class of PRSI levi is paid on rental income? would this contribute to the old age contributory pension?

At the moment I have an average tax bill on rental income of approx 2,000 + whatever the PRSI levi is.

Maybe this post would be more appropriat to a pensions thread.... I will - all going to plan - have a defined benefit pension through work but it will be very low as I only work part time which is why I am very interested to know if it is possible to make the tax and PRSI that I pay on my rental income work for me.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi laila.

I am not a tax expert, I'm not even qualified, but AFAIK, PRSI is levied on earned income, i.e. income arising from an employment or self-employment. Therefore, unless you are deemed to be carrying on a profession or a trade of property rental, I don't think you will be liable for PRSI on any income from this source. I could be wrong, and maybe you would be better asking this within the Property Investment forum.