Tax rebates: Am I due a tax refund in Ireland? Tax rebates are one of the most commonly missed financial entitlements in Ireland. Every year, thousands of PAYE workers unknowingly overpay tax and never claim the money back. If you’ve ever asked yourself “am I due a tax refund?”, the answer is often yes. In this guide, we’ll walk through...
Thinking about how marriage or a civil partnership affects your tax? You’re not alone. The way you’re assessed as a couple can make a big difference to what you pay each year, with potential savings of up to €3,675. This guide walks you through the options, explains the key tax credits and shows you how to make sure you’re not...
Your Tax Rebate Will Now Be Paid Directly to You (From 2025) Last updated: 20 October 2025 From January 2025, Revenue will begin paying approved tax rebates directly to taxpayers’ bank accounts, rather than transferring the funds to your tax agent (e.g., Irish Tax Rebates). This process will streamline the rebate process and allow you to receive your tax rebate...
Budget 2026 Highlights for PAYE workers. No change in the standard rate of income tax cut off point for the 40% tax band, the entry point will remain at €44,000. The Rent Tax Credit will be extended to 2028 remaining at €1,000 for single taxpayers and €2,000 for married couples. Changes made again to the upper rate of the second...
Understanding Income Tax Income tax and the Irish tax system in general can be confusing for many, but fear not – we here at Irish Tax Rebates are here to simplify it for you. Whether you’re curious about how to calculate income tax, want to understand the various income tax bands and rates in Ireland, or seek clarity on special...
Local Property Tax (LPT) is a yearly self-assessed tax based on the market value of residential properties in Ireland. It applies to all owners of residential properties, including any buildings or parts used as accommodation. LPT has been in effect since 1 July 2013 and is collected by the Revenue Commissioners. The revenue generated from local property tax in Ireland...
What if you couldn’t work due to illness or injury? Income protection provides vital security, and here in Ireland, you can get tax relief on your income protection, making this important cover more affordable. At Irish Tax Rebates, we cut through the noise to help you understand and claim what’s yours. We’ve answered your top questions about income protection tax...
Many people mistakenly believe that tax credits are automatically applied by Revenue. Unfortunately for them, this is not always the case, which means they might not receive tax back that they are owed for medical procedures or tuition fees etc. Are tax credits automatically applied? The most common tax credits that Revenue automatically applies are the basic personal tax credit...
Are you a healthcare worker? If so, this one’s for you! Every year, thousands of tax credits go unclaimed. During our tax reviews, we have found this to be especially true for medical and healthcare professionals. Our tax rebate customers in the healthcare sector include doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists, laboratory technicians, home carers and many others. That’s why...
If you’re a public sector worker in Ireland, understanding civil service subsistence rates is key to ensuring you’re reimbursed fairly for your work-related travel expenses. Whether you’re travelling overnight for a meeting or using your vehicle for work trips, there are allowances available to help cover costs like accommodation, meals, and mileage. In this blog post, we walk you through...
New Registration Process for PAYE Customers What is Changing? In order to appoint Irish Tax Rebates as your agent to manage your tax affairs, there’s a new process you need to follow. Revenue has introduced a digital system called e-Linking, which adds an extra step to securely grant an agent access to your tax records. Key Changes: Previously, you signed...
