Trying to calculate your potential PAYE tax refund? While online calculators can give you a rough idea, the reality is that every person's tax situation is unique. The reliefs you qualify for, your employment history, and your personal circumstances all affect your actual refund amount.
The most accurate way to find out what you're owed is to have our tax specialists review your complete four-year history. The average refund our clients receive is €1,080—here's what goes into that calculation.
📊 What Affects Your Refund Amount
- Employment history: Job changes, emergency tax periods
- Rent status: Up to €1,000/year if you rent
- Medical costs: 20% of unreimbursed expenses
- Your profession: Flat rate expenses vary by job
Components of a Typical PAYE Refund
Your refund is the sum of all the reliefs and credits you're entitled to but haven't claimed. Here's what typically contributes:
Emergency Tax Overpayments
If you've changed jobs or started new employment, you may have overpaid during emergency tax periods. This alone can be worth €500-€2,000+ per job change.
Rent Tax Credit
Private renters can claim up to €1,000 per year (€2,000 for couples). Backdated to 2022, this could add €3,000+ to your refund if you've never claimed.
Medical Expenses
20% of qualifying medical costs—GP visits, prescriptions, dental work, physio. A family with €2,000 in annual medical expenses could receive €400/year back.
Work Expenses
Many professions have pre-approved allowances. A nurse's €218/year adds up to €872 over four years. Teachers, healthcare workers, and tradespeople all have their own rates.
Sample Refund Scenarios
💡 Why Calculators Often Underestimate
Online calculators can't account for your full history. They miss emergency tax periods, overlook profession-specific expenses, and don't know about family credits you might qualify for. Our specialists consistently find €300-500 more than DIY estimates.
Get Your Accurate Refund Amount
Instead of guessing, let our team calculate your exact refund. Here's what we do:
- Complete four-year review: We examine every tax year, every employment
- All reliefs checked: We know every credit and relief that might apply
- Accurate calculation: Based on your actual tax records, not estimates
- Maximum claim: We ensure you receive everything you're entitled to
Learn more about how our process works.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are online calculators?
Online calculators provide rough estimates based on limited inputs. They can't access your actual tax records or identify all the reliefs you qualify for. Our review uses your real data for accurate results.
What's the average refund amount?
Our clients receive €1,080 on average. However, amounts vary significantly—some receive €500, others receive €5,000+. Your individual circumstances determine your refund.
Is there a minimum refund amount?
There's no minimum threshold—if you're owed money, you're owed money. Even smaller refunds of €200-€300 are worth claiming, and our no-refund-no-fee policy means there's no risk to you.