You may be owed a refund if you changed jobs mid-year, left work part-way through the year, were on emergency tax for some of the year, had unused tax credits, or are entitled to a credit you have not yet claimed (such as rent tax credit, medical expenses, or tuition fees).
PAYE Tax Refund Estimator Ireland 2026
Check whether you are owed money back from Revenue. Enter your income and the tax you paid to get an estimate.
Common reasons for a tax refund
- You left work before the end of the tax year
- You were on emergency tax for part of the year
- You have unclaimed credits (rent, medical, tuition)
- You worked fewer months than expected
- You changed employer and had overlapping tax credits
Estimate Your Refund
Refund Estimate
Annualised Gross
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Tax Due for Period
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Tax Actually Paid
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Estimated Refund
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Balance Due
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If Estimated Refund is €0 and Balance Due is €0, your tax was approximately correct.
Estimate only. This does not account for all credits or additional income sources. The actual refund or balance due may differ. Always verify through Revenue's myAccount before making financial decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can claim tax refunds going back four years. For example, in 2025 you can claim refunds for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. You must submit a Form 12 or use myAccount on Revenue.ie to make a claim.
Emergency tax is applied when Revenue has not issued a Tax Credit Certificate to your employer. This usually happens in a new job, if you move employers without your tax credits following you, or if you were previously self-employed. The emergency rate is higher than the standard rate — but you can reclaim any overpayment.
If you submit your claim through myAccount on Revenue.ie, refunds are typically processed and paid within 5 working days if your bank details are registered. Postal refund cheques take longer.
Yes. You can claim 20% tax relief on approved medical and dental expenses not covered by insurance. This is done through Form 12 or myAccount. The relief is calculated at 20% (standard rate), not 40%, regardless of your tax band.
For straightforward PAYE refunds, you can claim directly through Revenue's myAccount portal at no cost. However, if you have multiple income sources, rental income, or complex credits, a tax adviser can ensure you claim everything you are entitled to.
Official Sources
This calculator is based on legislation and guidance from the following official sources:
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Revenue.ie — Claim a refund
Official Revenue guide to claiming a PAYE tax refund.
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Revenue.ie — myAccount
Log in to myAccount to submit your refund claim online.
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Revenue.ie — Medical expenses
Tax relief on health and medical expenses.
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