If you work in Ireland and pay tax through PAYE (Pay As You Earn), you're entitled to various tax credits and reliefs that can significantly reduce your tax bill—or result in a substantial refund. Yet many Irish workers don't claim everything they're due, leaving money on the table year after year.
Our specialists have helped thousands of PAYE workers discover credits and reliefs they didn't know existed. The average refund is €1,080—here's how to make sure you're getting yours.
📊 PAYE Tax Relief Overview 2025
- Personal + Employee Credits: €4,000
- Rent Tax Credit: Up to €1,000
- Medical Expenses: 20% relief
- Claim period: Up to 4 years back
Tax Credits Every PAYE Worker Gets
As a PAYE employee, you automatically receive certain tax credits:
- Personal Tax Credit: €2,000
- Employee Tax Credit: €2,000
These €4,000 in credits reduce your tax bill directly. But there are many additional credits and reliefs that don't apply automatically—you need to claim them.
Additional Credits You Might Be Missing
Rent Tax Credit (Up to €1,000)
If you rent your home, you could be claiming up to €1,000 per year. This credit can be backdated, meaning many renters are owed thousands they never claimed.
Home Carer Credit (€1,950)
For married couples where one spouse stays home to care for children or other dependents. Often unclaimed because people don't know it exists.
Single Person Child Carer Credit (€1,900)
For single parents who are the primary carer. Worth €1,900 plus an increased tax band—can be backdated four years.
Tax Reliefs on Expenses
Beyond credits, you can claim relief on various expenses:
Medical Expenses (20% Relief)
GP visits, prescriptions, dental work, physio—all qualify for 20% tax relief. Most people have medical expenses but never think to claim them.
Flat Rate Expenses
Many professions have pre-approved expense allowances—nurses, teachers, healthcare workers, tradespeople, and more. No receipts needed for these.
Working From Home Relief
If you work from home (even part of the time), you can claim relief on electricity, heating, and broadband costs for the days worked remotely.
Tuition Fees Relief
If you're paying for third-level education (for yourself or family members), tuition fee relief may apply.
💡 Real Example
Siobhan is a nurse who rents an apartment. She'd never claimed her flat rate expenses (€218/year), rent credit (€1,000/year), or medical expenses. When we reviewed four years of her tax, her refund was €4,720.
Emergency Tax Refunds
If you've changed jobs or started new employment in the past four years, you may have been placed on emergency tax. This results in significant overpayment that can be claimed back.
Emergency tax refunds often run into hundreds or thousands of euros—especially if the issue persisted for several weeks or months.
Why Use Our Service?
Our specialists know exactly what to look for and consistently find credits people miss:
- Complete four-year review: We examine your entire tax history
- All credits and reliefs: We check everything you might qualify for
- Average €300-500 more: Our clients typically receive more than DIY claimants
- No refund, no fee: You only pay if we get you money back
Learn more about how our process works and our transparent fees.
Find Out What You're Owed
Our experts will review your complete PAYE tax history and find every relief you're entitled to.
Start Your Tax Review →No refund, no fee • Average refund €1,080 • TAIN: 77632V
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I'm owed a refund?
If you rent, have medical expenses, have changed jobs, or work in a profession with flat rate expenses—there's a strong chance you're owed money. Our free review will tell you exactly what you're entitled to.
How far back can I claim?
You can claim for up to four years. In 2025, we review 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Many clients are owed money from multiple years they never claimed.
How quickly do I get my refund?
once we submit your claim, Revenue typically processes refunds within 5-10 working days. The money is paid directly to your bank account.