Budget 2025 brought increases to several tax credits in Ireland. Understanding what's changed helps you see what you're entitled to—and ensures you don't miss out on valuable reliefs.
Our specialists stay current with all Budget changes and ensure our clients claim the maximum amounts. Here's what you need to know about 2025 credit increases.
📊 Key 2025 Tax Credits
- Personal Tax Credit: €2,000
- Employee Tax Credit: €2,000
- Rent Tax Credit: Up to €1,000
- SPCCC: €1,900
Main Tax Credits for 2025
Personal and Employee Credits
The Personal Tax Credit and Employee Tax Credit are each worth €2,000 for 2025. Combined, most PAYE workers have at least €4,000 in base credits.
Rent Tax Credit
The rent credit provides up to €1,000 per year for individuals (€2,000 for couples) who rent their home. This credit can be backdated to 2022.
Single Person Child Carer Credit
Worth €1,900 per year plus an increased standard rate band. One of the most valuable credits for qualifying single parents.
Home Carer Tax Credit
Worth €1,800 for married couples or civil partners where one spouse stays home to care for children or other dependents.
Why Changes Matter for Your Refund
When claiming for past years, the correct credit amounts for each year apply. This means:
- 2021 claims use 2021 credit amounts
- 2024 claims use 2024 credit amounts
- Each year is calculated using that year's rules
Our specialists apply the correct credits for each year automatically.
💡 What This Means for You
If you haven't claimed credits you were entitled to over the past four years, you may be owed significant refunds—potentially thousands of euros across multiple credits and years.
Don't Wait to Claim
While you can claim for four years, older years expire. In 2025, you can still claim for 2021—but by 2026, that year will be gone.
Our complete review covers all four years, ensuring you claim:
- Rent tax credit – since 2022
- Medical expenses – all four years
- Work expenses – all four years
- Emergency tax – from job changes
The average refund is €1,080.
Claim All Your Tax Credits
Our experts will find every credit you're entitled to—current and backdated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I automatically get higher credits?
Your basic credits (Personal and Employee) are usually applied automatically through PAYE. However, other credits like rent credit must be actively claimed.
Can I claim new credits for past years?
You can claim credits that existed in those years. For example, rent credit can be claimed for 2022 onwards (when it was introduced).
When do 2025 credits take effect?
From 1 January 2025. Your employer should apply the new credit amounts to your wages from the start of the year.