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. The most common tax credits that Revenue automatically applies are the basic personal tax credit and PAYE tax credits. If...
Fertility treatments are on the rise in Ireland. Fertility treatments can quickly become expensive; especially IVF, which is one of the more popular treatments. The average cost of IVF per couple can range anywhere from €5k-40k, depending on how many sessions are required. As if that wasn’t enough, most fertility treatments aren’t covered by private health insurance, leaving couples with some...
More and more people are opting to have laser-eye surgery to permanently correct their vision. Bad news for opticians; but fantastic for those who suffer with visual impairments. If you have recently undergone laser eye surgery, you may be relieved to know that you can probably claim tax back on the procedure; even if you didn’t have the operation carried...
If you are married or are in a civil partnership, and you care for one or more dependent person(s)you may be entitled to a tax credit under Irish taxation law. The following article will explain what exactly the home carer’s tax credit is. You’ll also find out about the key rules that stipulate your eligibility and the rates in 2017...
If you’ve recently moved to Ireland for employment, or if you are planning to leave Ireland to start a career some place new, you will need to know about Split Year Treatment (SYT) for your income tax liabilities. Below, we outline what SYT is, the eligibility criteria, how the treatment varies for those arriving and those leaving the country, as...
Working multiple jobs is stressful enough, without having to worry about accidentally paying more tax than you should. However, if you’ve been working two or more jobs over the past two years, it’s more than likely you have been overpaying tax and you may well be entitled to claim tax back. By default, the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system...
Are you interested in joining over 70,000 PAYE workers who have claimed an average of €1,100 of tax back? Irish Tax Rebates have helped 75% of people who apply to receive thousands, sometimes tens of thousands of Euros for their tax back claims. If you believe you are entitled to claim tax back, here are five reasons you should consider...
Being made redundant is one of the most unpleasant and stressful things that can happen in your life. If you have been on the receiving end of this kind of news recently, you’ll also find that it can be quite a confusing time, on top of everything. To help you in some small way, we’ve devised this simple guide to...
In 2011, the Census showed that nearly 600,000 people in Ireland reported having a disability. Although this number is a huge percentage of the Irish population, Irish Tax Rebates have found that many people in Ireland are simply unaware of a number of tax credits and other forms of tax relief which may be available for anyone who is permanently...
Firstly, congratulations on your recent or upcoming nuptials! While there are many things that you need to decide upon today, tomorrow and over the course of your marriage, one of the most important decisions you and your spouse can make is how you are set to be taxed. Your tax assessment options In the Republic of Ireland, married couples...
One of the most positive outcomes from Budget 2017 was the decrease in USC rates. The budget outlined cuts which will benefit people in all tax brackets, with the aim of completely phasing out USC payments over the next five Budgets. However, as Irish Tax Institute president, Mark Barrett, declared: “The greatest percentage tax saving was for those on lower...
