Christmas is one of the most expensive times for families, with the average family in Ireland reported to spend around €2,654 in December – €870 more than any other month of the year (from Business Group Retail Ireland). To meet these costs, many people look for ways to save money or reduce their spending. But before looking for ways to...
Did you live and work in Ireland for a period of time and have now left? Or are you returning to Ireland after working abroad for a time? If you have been paying Irish tax, then you may be eligible for a rebate! There are so many things to think about when you’re moving to or leaving a country, it...
Tax Back For College Courses Thinking about returning to third-level education? For many people, their intention to pursue further education is often put off by the costs involved in doing so. However, did you know that you can claim tax back on fees paid for third-level college courses, subject to certain conditions? To help you get up to speed on...
What Eye Care Expenses Can I Claim? Although health care is expensive, you might be eligible to get your money back on many different procedures and visits. The process for claiming money back on health care expenses is relatively simple, but what many people do not realise is that this tax relief also extends to eye care. Moreover, it’s important...
Each year, the average Irish family spend €2,600 on medical and dental expenses. Where qualifying medical or dental expenses have not been reimbursed by the HSE, other governing body or health insurance provider or is the subject of a compensation payment, you may be eligible for tax relief on your payments. A number of medical and dental expenses...
There’s no doubt about it – tax can be taxing! Not knowing when to make claims, what you can actually claim tax back for or if you even have tax to claim back, are just some of the reasons that most of us are missing out on a lot of money we’re rightly due. With so much money and tax...
Here at Irish Tax Rebates, we know the Irish Tax system inside out. We have over 20 years professional experience in the area of claiming tax back and generating tax refunds for a mixture of clients from both the public and private sector. Over the last two decades, we’ve been asked all sorts of questions from those of you...
In Ireland, claiming tax back can be an arduous task. This is why a lot of people simply don’t pursue it. However, an even bigger problem is that many of us simply don’t know the huge range of things on which you can claim tax back. It’s such a prolific problem in fact, that in 2015, Revenue wrote to over...
The education system in Ireland is extremely good but it can also be extremely expensive. If you’re in an undergrad, postgrad, an IT or foreign language programme, we’ve got good news for you. You may be eligible to claim tax back on your college fees! Here’s a simple but comprehensive guide to all you need to know. CONTENTS Conditions...
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....
