Updated June 2026

Irish Tax Refund
2026 Guide

Most PAYE workers in Ireland are owed a tax refund. Medical bills, work expenses, remote working costs — Revenue will pay back what you overpaid.

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20%
Back on qualifying medical expenses
4 years
Back-claim window from Revenue
€733
Flat rate expenses — nurses (example)
Free
Claim via Revenue myAccount

What can you claim back?

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The most common things people miss

ReliefRateMax refundWho can claim
Medical expenses (GP, physio, dental, glasses)20%No limitAny taxpayer
Nurse flat rate expenses20%/40%€293Nurses & midwives
Teacher flat rate expenses20%/40%€207Primary & secondary teachers
Remote working (broadband + heat)30%≈€336/yearAny WFH employee
Rent Tax Credit20%€1,000/yearPrivate tenants
Pension contributions20%–40%Depends on agePAYE & self-employed
💡 You can back-claim all of the above for the last 4 years. If you've never checked your tax position, start with Revenue myAccount — the process takes less than 15 minutes.