With Budget 2026 unveiled on 7 October 2025, employees under the PAYE system should pay attention — several changes affect take-home pay, deductions, credits, and supports. Here’s what you need to know as a PAYE taxpayer. Income Tax, USC & Credits Income Tax Bands & Rates The 20% (standard) and...

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll sort my tax back claim another time”, you could be making a costly mistake.In Ireland, there’s a strict four-year time limit on claiming a tax refund—miss it, and that money is gone forever. This is one of the most common ways PAYE taxpayers lose out,...

If you or your family have paid out-of-pocket for medical or dental care in recent years, there’s good news: you may be entitled to a tax rebate from Revenue. Many people in Ireland miss out on this opportunity simply because they don’t realise what qualifies as a claimable expense. At...

Understanding the Revenue Online Service (ROS): A Guide for Irish Business Owners Streamline your tax obligations with Ireland’s digital tax platform. Introduction Navigating tax responsibilities is a critical aspect of running a business in Ireland. The Revenue Online Service (ROS) is the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ online platform designed to facilitate...

Understanding Medical Expense Tax Rebates in Ireland Medical expenses can place a heavy burden on your finances, but did you know that you might be eligible for a tax rebate on these costs? In Ireland, you can claim back a portion of your healthcare expenses—from GP visits and specialist consultations...

Introduction Did you know that thousands of Irish taxpayers overpay taxes every year without even realising it? Whether it’s medical expenses, rent tax credits, tuition fees, or simply a change in life circumstances, you could be due a tax rebate. In fact, the average Irish tax rebate is €1,120—a significant...

Filing for a tax refund can be a common process for Irish taxpayers who overpay tax or qualify for various tax credits and reliefs. But how long does it take for your refund to reach you? Understanding the timelines and factors that influence the refund process helps in setting realistic...

Ireland’s Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system is one of the most important frameworks that employers need to understand to manage their payroll obligations effectively. Introduced in 1960 and updated over the years, PAYE allows for the accurate deduction of taxes from employees’ paychecks, covering income tax, Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI), and...

Budget 2024 (announced on 10th October 2023) contains a range of benefits for employees, including tax credits, changes to some tax bands and rates, with benefits for renters and home-owners. There are also significant benefits in relation to educational grants and child care, along with further energy credits for homes....

Intax Presents Budget 2022 OVERVIEW Budget 2022 was announced on Tuesday, 13 October 2021. This document sets out the main changes in taxation, social welfare, health, housing, education, employment and other areas. It is an overview and not a complete statement of the measures announced in Budget 2022. There might...

The Stay and Spend Tax Credit Scheme is a new tax credit introduced by the government in order to support the hotel and hospitality industry, which were badly hit by the covid-19 pandemic.  This scheme allows individuals to claim tax back on certain qualifying expenses such as the cost of...

Every year, thousands of euros go unclaimed in the flat rate expenses allowances. This is mostly because people are not aware of what flat rate expenses are, who is eligible to claim and how to claim. This article contains brief information on: What are flat-rate expenses allowances? Who is eligible...