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How to claim tax back in Ireland
You can check and claim a refund yourself, for free, for the last four years.
You may be owed tax back if you paid too much tax, or if you have costs that qualify for tax relief and have not claimed them yet. Revenue lets you claim for the last four years, and each year is claimed separately.
How to check, step by step (PAYE workers)
- Log in to myAccount on revenue.ie.
- Open PAYE Services and choose Review your tax for the previous 4 years. Check each year.
- If a refund looks possible, request a Statement of Liability for that year, then click Complete Income Tax Return.
- Add any reliefs you are entitled to, such as health expenses or the rent tax credit. For the current year, some reliefs can be claimed during the year in myAccount.
Reliefs most people can claim
| Relief | What you get | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Remote working | 30% of your home electricity, heating and broadband costs for the days you worked at home, at your highest tax rate | Read the guide |
| Health expenses | 20% back on health costs you paid and were not reimbursed for | Read the guide |
| Tuition fees | 20% relief on third level fees above a set amount | Read the guide |
| Rent tax credit | Up to €1,150 a year for 2027 (€1,000 in 2026) | Use the calculator |
| Emergency tax | The extra tax you paid before your employer had your details | Read the guide |
You do not need to pay anyone
Revenue's service is free, and you can do all of this yourself. Some companies offer to claim for you and keep a share of your refund. You are always free to do it directly.
Keep your receipts
For health expenses, Revenue says to keep your receipts for six years, and you do not need to send them in. For remote working relief you must upload your bills with the claim.
Try the calculators
More guides
- Budget 2027 changes
- Income tax rates and bands
- USC rates
- PRSI rates
- Tax credits
- Remote working relief
- Health expenses relief
- Tuition fees relief
- Emergency tax refund
Questions
How far back can I claim?
Four years. Revenue processes each tax year as a separate claim.
Does it cost anything?
No. Claiming through Revenue myAccount is free.
Does this apply to the self-employed?
The steps above are for PAYE workers. People who file their own return use Revenue's ROS service instead, but the same reliefs and four-year limit apply.
Based on Revenue's published guidance (Revenue emergency tax page), last checked 23 October 2026. This is a general guide, not tax advice. Your own situation may differ, so check revenue.ie.