Revenue & Taxes
Financial
Manage your PAYE, avoid Emergency Tax, and claim Tax Credits.
💸 Managing Your Taxes (Revenue)
In Ireland, the tax authority is called Revenue. As an employee, you typically pay tax via the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system.
🚨 Avoid 'Emergency Tax'!
If your employer doesn't have your PPSN or your job isn't registered with Revenue, you might be put on Emergency Tax, which can take up to 40% of your paycheck!
How to fix it:
1
Register for Revenue myAccount.
2
Register your new job as soon as you start.
3
Once registered, your employer receives a 'notification' and will refund any overpaid tax in your next paycheck.
💰 Tax Credits & Refunds
Tax credits reduce the amount of tax you pay. Common credits include:
Personal Tax Credit
For every resident.
PAYE Tax Credit
For those working in employment.
Rent Tax Credit
You can get money back (up to €750+ per year) if you pay for private rent!
🎓 Tuition Tax Relief (Level 8 & 9)
If you pay for an approved Level 8 (Undergraduate) or Level 9 (Masters/Postgrad) course, you can claim tax relief!
How much?
20% tax relief on qualifying fees.
Limit
Up to €7,000 per person per course can qualify.
Note
The first €3,000 (for full-time) or €1,500 (for part-time) is disregarded from the total claim.
💻 myAccount Portal
Use Revenue myAccount to:
Review your tax yearly.
Claim your tax credits (Rent Credit, Tuition Relief).
Add or change jobs.