The dawn of a new year usually brings with it some new changes to tax legislation, and this year is no different for those of us paying Irish taxes. With expectations that there would be limited room to manoeuvre, the 2018 Budget includes positives and negatives in equal measure. From standard rate income, to home carer tax credit, here’s our...
It may come as a surprise to learn that a significant number of nurses and nursing assistants in Ireland end up paying more tax than they should. As such, if you are a nurse or nursing assistant, there is a good chance you are eligible to claim back some of the tax you have paid over the past four years....
Dental work can be expensive, so it’s a good thing that many treatments qualify for tax relief allowing you to deduct a proportion of their cost from your annual tax liability. If you’ve undergone dental treatment in the last four years, there’s a good chance you will be able to claim tax back on the procedure. This article covers which...
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’re a home carer, you may qualify for the Home Carer Tax Credit. According to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, as of 2019, over 60,000 eligible Irish taxpayers never claimed the credit because they either weren’t aware of it or didn’t know if they qualified. This article explains exactly what the home carer’s tax credit is. You’ll also find out...
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 310,000 PAYE workers who have claimed an average of €1,092 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...
