Trying to calculate your emergency tax refund? While online calculators can give you a rough idea, emergency tax situations are often complex—your actual refund depends on how long you were on emergency tax, your tax credits, and other factors that calculators can't fully account for.
Our specialists calculate precise emergency tax refunds every day. Here's what affects your refund and how to get an accurate figure.
📊 Emergency Tax Refund Factors
- Duration: How many weeks/months on emergency tax
- Your salary: Higher earners lose more
- Tax credits: What credits weren't applied
- Claim period: 4 years (multiple job changes compound)
How Emergency Tax Overpayment Works
When you're on emergency tax:
- Your tax credits (normally €4,000+) aren't applied
- After 4 weeks, you may be taxed at 40% on all income
- The overpayment grows each pay period
This can cost you €100-€300+ per week in excess tax, depending on your salary.
Sample Calculations
Here's what typical emergency tax overpayments might look like:
Note: These are estimates. Your actual refund depends on your specific circumstances.
💡 Why Calculators Underestimate
Online calculators can't see your actual tax records. They don't know about Week 1 basis issues, multiple job changes, or other reliefs you're entitled to. Our review uses your real data for accurate results.
Emergency Tax Is Often Just the Start
When we review your tax, we find more than just emergency tax. We also check for:
- Rent tax credit – up to €1,000/year
- Medical expenses – 20% relief
- Work expenses – for many professions
- Working from home – for remote workers
The average refund our clients receive is €1,080—often combining emergency tax with other reliefs.
Get Your Accurate Calculation
Instead of estimates, get a precise figure. Our specialists will:
- Review your records: Identify all emergency tax periods
- Calculate precisely: Based on your actual tax data
- Find everything: Emergency tax plus all other reliefs
- Claim it all: Submit and manage your complete refund
Get Your Accurate Emergency Tax Calculation
Our experts will calculate your exact refund from emergency tax and all other reliefs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are online calculators?
Online calculators provide rough estimates based on limited inputs. They can't see your actual tax records or identify all the periods and reliefs that apply to you.
What if I was on emergency tax years ago?
You can claim for up to four years. Emergency tax from any period since 2021 can still be claimed back.
How quickly will I receive my refund?
Once we submit your claim, Revenue typically processes refunds within 5-10 working days, paid directly to your bank.