Claim Tax Back Ireland
Claim Tax Back Ireland
Maximise Your Tax Rebate

This simple form provides the details needed to claim all of the different Tax Credits and Reliefs you may be entitled to for the 2021-2024 tax years, ensuring we maximise your tax back when submitting your claim.

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How It Works

3 Easy Steps
Step 1
Complete Our Simple 50-Second Online Form
Step 2
Our Local Tax Experts Submit Your Claim & Let You Know If You Are Due Tax Back
Step 3
Revenue Sends Your Irish Tax Back Directly To Your Bank Account Or By Cheque
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Quickest & Easiest Way To Claim Your Tax Back
Apply using our simple 50-second online form and have your tax refunded to you within days!
Average Tax Rebate Over €1,082
3 out of 4 people are due tax back, with an average refund of over €1,082!

8 Reasons Why You Can Claim Tax Back for 2024

Overpaid tax and USC is most often caused by:

  1. Being on emergency tax
  2. Working for part of the year
  3. Having a gap between employments
  4. Having multiple employments at the same time
  5. Being on the wrong tax code
  6. Earning less than the USC limit
  7. Tax credits being incorrect
  8. Claiming additional tax credits

 

1. Emergency Tax

Employers operate an emergency basis of tax where they do not have enough information to apply and receive details of your tax credits from Revenue.

You will not receive any tax credits when taxed on the emergency basis. You will only receive the standard rate band for 4 weeks. After which, your total income will be taxed at the higher 40% rate. If you have not provided your PPS number to your employer, you will be taxed at the higher 40% rate from the very start of the job.

You will also pay the Universal Social Charge (USC) at the higher 8% rate.

Emergency tax can be refunded through your wages if your employer receives details of your tax credits from Revenue and are informed that you are to be taxed on the ‘cumulative basis’ (i.e. the normal tax basis).

Where you have not received a refund of emergency tax through your wages, you can apply to claim tax back through our simple online application form.

 

2. Worked Part of the Year Only

If you only worked for part of the year and paid tax, you may be able to claim tax back. You are entitled to the tax credits from the weeks in which you did not work. These tax credits can be refunded to you up to the amount of tax you paid in the year.

The same is true if you paid tax on some of your income at 40% and did not work for a number of weeks in the year. Some of the income which was taxed at the higher rate might only be due to be taxed at the standard 20% rate, leading to an overpayment of tax.

 

3. Gap Between Employments

Having a long gap between employments often causes you to be taxed on the incorrect tax code (week-1 basis) when you resume work. This is because Revenue have yet to verify that you were not working or earning some form of taxable income throughout that period.

If you remain on the week-1 basis until the end of the year, you will not receive the benefit of the tax credits you did not use while you were out of work.

However, these unused tax credits can be reclaimed and refunded at the end of the year when you apply to claim your Irish tax back.

 

4. Multiple Jobs at the Same Time

If you work in two (or more) jobs at the same time, you can divide your tax credits and rate band between jobs.

If you have not split your tax credits between your jobs, then you may be paying tax at the highest rate in one of your jobs.

Likewise, you might not split your tax credits as effectively as possible, resulting in you paying more tax than you should have.

Our end of year reviews automatically calculate the tax credits you did not use during the year, helping to maximise your rebate.

 

5. Being on the Wrong Tax Code

There are 2 tax codes you could be put on.

Tax is normally calculated using the ‘cumulative basis’. This means that each pay day, all earnings and all tax credits from 1 January of that year are accumulated. This is to ensure you have paid the correct amount of tax and you have received the benefit of all your tax credits.

The week-1 basis is also known as ‘non-cumulative basis’ or month-1 basis for monthly employees. You tax each pay day on its own, separate from previous weeks. Pay and tax credits are not accumulated from the previous 1 January.

On the week-1 basis, if you have unused tax credits from weeks where you had zero or reduced pay, you will not get the benefit of these credits in later weeks through your wages. Likewise, if you overpaid tax in previous weeks, this will not be refunded through your wages while on the week-1 basis. However, you will be entitled to reclaim the unused tax credits and overpaid tax back at the end of the year.

 

6. Earning Less Than the USC Limit

The Universal Social Charge (USC) is applied to everyone who earns more than €13,000 a year.

The Revenue system automatically reviews the tax year from 2 years ago to determine whether or not you should be exempt from the USC. This system works in most cases, but not when your income level changes from being above €13,000 two years ago to below €13,000 this year. This can often be the case if you are returning to education or have reduced your working hours to care for a family member.

If you were not given the USC exemption and have earned less than €13,000 in a year, you will be entitled to a refund of the full amount of USC that you paid.

 

7. Tax Credits Being Incorrect

Each year a Tax Credit Certificate is issued indicating the tax credits that have been allocated to you. Most people ignore this letter as they assume that everything is correct. However, sometimes you might be missing tax credits that would normally be assigned to you.

If you are missing any tax credits during the year, then you will pay more tax than you should have, resulting in an overpayment of tax at year end.

Our end of year reviews verify you have claimed all of the tax credits you are entitled to. This way, we can be confident in maximising your tax refund.

 

8. Claiming Additional Tax Credits

There are more than a dozen different types of tax credits and reliefs available. The seven most common areas where people are managing to claim the most money back from the taxman are in:

 

How To Reclaim Your Overpaid Tax

The quickest & easiest way to claim your Irish tax back is by completing our short online application Form. We will then review your taxes for the last 4 years, examine if you have been impacted by any of the above issues, determine any additional tax credits you may be entitled to for the last 4 years, helping to maximise your tax back, and have Revenue transfer any tax rebate directly into your bank account.

General FAQ:

1. What can I claim tax back on?

There are more than a dozen different types of tax reliefs available. The seven most common areas where people are managing to claim the most money back from the taxman are in:

2. Who can claim tax back?

If you were in employment at any stage in the last 4 years you may be due tax back. You will be due a tax refund if you:

  • Overpaid tax, or
  • Are entitled to claim additional tax credits

Overpaid tax and USC is often caused by:

  • being on emergency tax,
  • working for part of the year,
  • having a gap between employments, or
  • having multiple employments at the same time.
3. How much of a tax rebate could I get back?

Before applying for an Irish tax refund, it is good to know how much tax you could get back. Customers applying for tax back receive an average tax refund of over €1,082 – so it is definitely worth your while applying.

All you have to do is complete our simple 50-second Quick Review Form. Our friendly tax specialists will then review your taxes and give you an estimate of the refund you are due.

4. Will it cost me anything if I am not due a tax rebate?

No. MyTaxRebate operates on a No Rebate – No Fee basis.

 

5. How much are your fees?

Our fee is only 15% + VAT, with a minimum fee of €25. Remember, if no refund is due, then we do not charge any fee.

Revenue will issue any refund due directly to you, and we will then issue you with an invoice for services rendered.

6. Can you claim tax back if you are unemployed?

Yes. MyTaxRebate has a specially designed process to allow you claim an Unemployment Repayment. This process allows you claim a tax refund if you are currently unemployed and have worked and paid tax or USC at any stage in the current year.

7. Can you claim tax back if you have left Ireland?

Yes. If you have left Ireland and:

  • will not work again this year, or
  • do not intend to return next year.

In both cases you will be entitled to a refund of the tax credits you are due for the remainder of the year. You can claim this tax refund as soon as you have received your final payment from your Irish employer. This refund can be claimed using the same process as the Unemployment Repayment.

Even if you do work abroad this year or return to Ireland either this year or next year, you might still be entitled to a tax refund. Although, this can only be reviewed at the end of the year as the amount of your refund depends on your total worldwide earnings for the year.

8. How far back can you claim a tax refund?

Four Year Rule – There is a limit to how far back you can claim tax refunds under Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Self-assessment.

This limit is set to four years, meaning you can only request reviews or claim refunds from the last four years. For example, claims for 2016 must be made by 31 December 2020. Claims made after this time are “statute barred” and cannot be repaid.

9. Do I need to have copies of my receipts?

Where you are making a claim for additional tax credits, you will need to supply documentation to prove your entitlement to those credits.

For example, if you are claiming a tax refund for medical expenses, you will need to supply copies of your receipts. If you are claiming tax relief on pension contributions, you will need to provide a copy of the statement of contributions. A readable photo of the documentation is also acceptable.

Revenue require this documentation to be kept for a period of 6 years. Where they have been provided to us, we will securely maintain these records on your behalf and forward them to Revenue if requested.

How It Works FAQ:

10. How do you claim tax back?

The quickest and easiest way to reclaim tax is to complete our simple 50-second Quick Review Form. Upon completion, we will:

  • Register with Revenue as your tax agent,
  • Review your taxes for the last 4 years and issue you with a refund estimation,
  • Send the tax refund directly to you, via bank transfer or cheque.
11. How long does it take to get the tax rebate?

For existing customers, tax refunds will be issued to your account in an average of 3-4 days.

For new customers, tax refunds take an average of 12 working days from the time you register with us. The added delay for new customers is due to numerous initial registrations required with Revenue.

12. How will my tax refund be paid?

Most tax refunds will be issued via electronic bank transfer from directly from Revenue. You will be provided with a number of secure ways to provide us with your bank details after upon registering as a client.

Where no bank details are submitted, Revenue will issue any refund due to you by cheque.

13. How do I pay the service fee?

We have made this process as simple as possible. Once you have signed our Direct Debit Mandate, we will do all the hard work for you! Once the Refund has been credited to you via Revenue, we will email you to notify you we will be deducting our fee. If you would prefer to make the payment via our Online Payment Portal – just let us know!

14. Do I need to register each year?

No, but you must confirm that you wish to have reviews carried out for each year. These reviews will then identify any overpaid tax as a result of:

  • being on emergency tax,
  • being taxed incorrectly by your employer,
  • working for part of the year,
  • having a gap between employments, or
  • having multiple employments at the same time.

If you are looking to claim additional tax credits/reliefs, all you have to do is contact us and we will let you know what details we need to process your claim.

15. What tax credits and reliefs can I claim?

There are more than a dozen different types of tax reliefs available. The seven most common areas where people are managing to claim the most money back from the taxman are in:

Medical & Dental Expenses FAQ:

16. What can I claim a tax rebate for?

You can claim tax relief on the full cost of your health expenses. These can be your own health expenses, those of a family member or anyone else, as long as you paid for them.

The list of health expenses for which you can claim tax back on covers the majority of expenses you can think of.

17. How much tax back can I get on my medical expenses?

You generally receive tax back of 20% of your medical or dental expenses. There is no maximum amount you can claim for. However, your tax refund will be restricted to the amount of tax you have paid in the year.

If you are employing a home carer or pay nursing home expenses, you will be entitled to a tax refund of up to 40% of the expense.

18. Do I need proof of medical and dental expenses?

Yes. Where you claim tax back for medical or dental expenses, you will need to supply a photo or copy of the receipts to prove your entitlement to the tax relief.

Revenue require this documentation to be kept for a period of 6 years. Where they have been provided to us, we will securely maintain these records on your behalf and forward them to Revenue if requested.

19. What if I do not have receipts?

Unfortunately, without proof of incurring the expense, we are not permitted to submit your claim.

However, GP’s, pharmacists, dentists and hospitals often maintain records of these expenses and are generally able to re-issue the receipts to you.

20. Can I claim a tax back on my child’s medical expenses?

Yes. You can claim tax relief on medical or dental expenses you pay for yourself and for any other person.

21. Can I claim a tax refund on medical expenses from this year?

No. Revenue do not allow claims for tax back on medical expenses to be made until after the end of the year.

Relationship Status FAQ:

22. Is there a difference between being married and single for tax purposes?

Yes.

An unmarried person is only allowed the tax credits and standard rate band for a single person. You may also be entitled to certain tax credits that married couples cannot receive, such as the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC).

A married couple have a number of options as to how they wish to be taxed. One option allows them to be taxed as 2 single individuals, while the other 2 options allow them to transfer any unused tax credits and standard rate band between each other.

23. What are the options for married couples?

Separate Treatment – Under separate treatment, you and your spouse or civil partner, are taxed as if you were not married or in a civil partnership. Separate treatment can be referred to as ‘single assessment’. You and your spouse:

  • are taxed on your own income only
  • get tax credits and the standard rate band due to a single person
  • pay your own tax
  • complete your own tax returns separately
  • claim your own tax credits

You cannot transfer your unused tax credits, reliefs and rate bands to your spouse. This is the main difference between separate treatment and separate assessment.

You cannot claim the Home Carer Tax Credit if you are assessed under separate treatment.

Separate treatment may not be the best choice for you. It may result in you paying more tax as a couple than you would with separate assessment or joint assessment. This will happen if either of you do not earn enough to use all your personal tax credits, reliefs or rate bands.

Separate Assessment – If you are separately assessed, you and your spouse or civil partner are taxed as single people during the year.

The following tax credits, if you are claiming them, are divided equally between you:

Any unused tax credits, reliefs and rate bands can be transferred between each spouse. This is the same as joint assessment. For this reason you cannot transfer:

The amount of unused rate band you can claim is limited. It cannot exceed the standard rate band available to a jointly assessed couple.

Joint Assessment – Joint assessment is the option that benefits most couples. Under joint assessment you are chargeable to tax on your combined income as a couple.

Joint assessment allows you to allocate (transfer between you) most of your tax credits, reliefs and rate band with your spouse. The tax rates, bands and reliefs that apply to you depends on if one or both of you have an income.

You cannot transfer:

24. What additional tax credits can you claim because of being married?

Any tax credits other than the Employee Tax Credit and employment expenses that are unused by one partner can be claimed by the other partner. These tax credits are:

If you are jointly assessed for tax, you may also be entitled to claim the Home Carer Tax Credit if you or your spouse is either not working, or working part-time, and is caring for one of more dependent persons.

25. Could I be due a tax rebate if I become separated or get a divorce?

Yes. How a couple are taxed in the year in which they separate will depend on how they were taxed as a married couple. They may have been taxed under separate treatment, separate assessment or joint assessment.

Separate Treatment – If a couple are assessed as single persons , there will be no change in their tax assessment if they subsequently separate.

Separate Assessment – If a couple are taxed under separate assessment, their income up to the date of separation is assessed in the usual way and they can transfer between them any unused tax credits and rate bands that apply. For the remainder of the tax year after separation each spouse will be treated as a single person and the single person’s tax credit will apply to their income.

Joint Assessment – Under joint assessment, one spouse is accountable for tax purposes, the assessable spouse.

If you are the assessable spouse, you are entitled to the married person’s tax credit and double rate bands for the full year in which you separate. You are taxed on your own income for the full year as well as your spouse’s income for the year up until the date of separation.

If you are the spouse who was not assessable, then you will be taxed on your own income from the date of separation. You will be entitled to the full single person’s tax credit and taxed under the single rate bands. If there are legally enforceable maintenance payments, then you may choose instead to continue to be taxed as a married couple.

Both individuals will generally be due a tax refund if they have been jointly assessed and subsequently separated or divorced.

26. Is there a tax refund for single parents?

Yes.

If you are a single parent and do not cohabit with anyone as a couple, then you may be entitled to claim the Single Person Child Carer Tax Credit (SPCCC). This tax credit could be worth up to €2,550 back in tax for each of the last 4 years!