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 costs; even if you didn’t have the operation...
If you’re a home carer, you may qualify for the Home Carer Tax Credit. This article explains exactly what the home carer’s tax credit is. You’ll also find out about the key rules that stipulate your eligibility and the current rates for the Home Carer’s tax credit. CONTENTS What is Home Carer’s Tax Credit Qualifying for Home Carer’s Tax Credit...
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. Do you have to pay tax on a second job? Yes, but 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...
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...
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...
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...
Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC) Are you a single parent or the primary guardian of a child/children? If so, you may be eligible to receive the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC), or the Single Parent Tax Credit as it is otherwise known. However, a great deal of confusion surrounds this tax credit, as many people are unsure of...
One of the most anticipated aspects of Budget 2017, the new “help-to-buy” tax rebate scheme was introduced on October 11th to assist potential first-time home buyers with gathering a deposit. With housing demand vastly outpacing supply, particularly in Dublin and other densely populated areas, the government is keen to stimulate the building of new homes and help thousands of interested and qualified...
