How to claim Irish Tax Back for the first time
Nobody enjoys paying taxes, but did you know you can claim tax refunds in Ireland? Discover how in our comprehensive guide for first-time claimants!
As they say, the only things certain in life are death and taxes.
Well, they forgot to mention tax refunds!
Do you know how to claim tax back? It is not the easiest process in the world, especially when you are doing it for the first time.
That’s why we have decided to create this blog for workers who are looking to claim Irish tax back!
Read on to discover how to successfully claim your tax refund in Ireland, especially if you're doing it for the first time.
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Firstly, am I due a tax refund?
That depends!
Each time your company pays you, your employer will apply both PAYE and USC tax deductions based on information from Revenue on your employee tax credit certificate.
However, if the information on your personal circumstances is not up to date, (marital status, dependents, etc.) this could result in the incorrect allocation of tax bands and credits.
As an employee under the PAYE system, you may be able to claim a tax rebate in Ireland on certain expenses under qualifying conditions including:
How to claim tuition fees
Fee payers for third-level courses can claim a tax rebate on the cost of tuition fees that are paid for eligible education courses.
This means, that it is available for either the student, or the one paying for the course, so if you or your parents are paying for more than one child to go to college, the good news is that there is no limit on the number of individuals for whom they can claim tax back!
Find out how to claim tax back on tuition fees paid for:
- Undergraduate course
- Postgraduate courses
- IT and foreign language courses
For more detailed information on tuition fees, and how to claim tax relief, explore our dedicated blog.
How to claim flat rate expenses
A Flat Rate Expense is a tax relief that is available to certain people in a broad range of occupations. The intention of Flat Rate Expenses is to help with costs associated with work, for instance, uniforms, tools and equipment.
There is a set amount allocated to each occupation – more for some, less for others.
For example, the lowest Flat Rate Expense that is available is €64 (this is for cabin crew) and one of the higher amounts is €695 (this is for doctors).
Explore our detailed guide to flat rate expenses to understand how this tax relief can benefit you.
Medical/dental expenses - how to claim
Tax relief is available at 20% for a host of medical and dental expenses in Ireland.
And with the average Irish family spending €2,600 on medical and dental bills per year, it’s easy to see how you could be owed a lot of cash for your appointments.
Did you know you can claim tax back on things such as - doctor and consultant fees, prescriptions, ambulances, physiotherapy, and diagnostic procedures?
Explore the variety of medical and dental expenses eligible for tax relief in our comprehensive guide.
Paid medical bills?
You may have overpaid tax
One of the most frequent ways that young workers are due tax refunds is when they overpay taxes.
In 2024, the first €42,000 of your income will be taxed at 20%. However, when you start or swap jobs, you may be put on emergency tax if you do not provide details of your employment to Revenue.
Generally, anything over 20% if you earn less than €42,000 is considered an overpayment.
Determine your potential tax refund with ease using our online tax refund calculator. It's quick and hassle-free.
How to claim tax back in Ireland
You don't know how to claim tax rebate in Ireland? You can choose to file by yourself using the Revenue website, be prepared to navigate through some complex forms and questions.
If you're unsure how to claim tax back, trust Taxback's experienced tax agents to handle the paperwork and ensure you avail every entitled relief. Apply here!
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