Ireland Tax Refund

Income Tax refund from Ireland

An individual who worked in Ireland is liable to pay income tax in respect of his/her total income.Employees pay tax under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system which means that tax is deducted by the employer weekly/fortnightly or monthly.
Self-employed individuals (i.e. people carrying on their own business), are responsible for paying their own tax through the Self Assessment system.Tax is paid at the standard rate (20%) up to the cut-off point. Any income over the cut-off point is taxed at the higher rate of tax (42%).
You can claim the refund up to 4 years back since the date of application.
During your stay in Ireland you must
  • Apply for the Personal Public Service Number (PPS) at the Department of Social & Family Affairs
  • Notify your employer of your PPS Number once you have received Public Service Number

What is a P45 form?

You will receive a P45 from your employer when you leave an employment. You may need it for the following:
  • Claiming a tax refund or tax allowance during unemployment
  • Claiming Social Welfare Benefits
  • To give to your new employer to avoid paying emergency tax.

What is a P60 form?

The P60 form is issued by an employer to an employee certifying details of an employee's Pay, Tax and PRSI contributions for the tax year. The form must be issued to all employees in employment at the end of the tax year / before 1 June following the end of the tax year.From the 2010-11 tax year onwards a form P60 can be provided on paper or electronically.

What is PPS Number?

The PPS Personal Public Service number is stated on the P45 and P60 form's on the top of the form, it is there to identify the taxpayer.

What is PRSI?

This is the social insurance tax. For the EU countries unfortunately it is not refundable

How long does it take to get the refund?

In average 10-12 weeks from the time your documents are sent to the Tax Authorities, depends on the time processing in the Revenue.

How much is the service fee?

Price is 9% from the refunded amount.There is a minimum fee of 42 EUR
Price does not include VAT or bank charges!

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