Plain-English Irish tax tips
Short reads on the reliefs, credits and Revenue quirks expats miss most.
Moving to Ireland: How Cross-Border Taxes Work
Residence, domicile, Split Year Treatment, double-tax treaties — the first-year tax essentials for anyone moving to Ireland, explained in plain English.
Do Non-EU Workers Get Tax Refunds in Ireland? What Visa Holders Need to Know
Your visa and your tax position are two separate systems. Revenue cares about tax paid, not immigration status — what Critical Skills holders need to know.
Redundancy in Ireland: How Much of Your Payout Is Actually Tax-Free?
A meaningful chunk of most redundancy payments in Ireland is tax-free by law — the Basic, Increased and SCSB exemptions explained, with a worked example.
Medical Expenses Tax Relief in Ireland: What You Can Actually Claim Back
Almost everyone pays for some healthcare out of pocket — and almost nobody claims the 20% relief they're owed. What qualifies and how to claim it.
Working From Home in Ireland: The Remote Working Relief Explained
Remote Working Relief isn't huge, but it's real money, it backdates four years, and it takes minutes to claim. Here's how the 30% calculation actually works.
The Rent Tax Credit in Ireland: A Complete Guide for Tenants
Renting your home in Ireland? You could be owed up to €2,000 a year — and up to four years back. Who qualifies, what disqualifies you, and how to claim.
Top Irish Tax Deductions You Could Be Missing in 2026
Thousands of PAYE workers in Ireland overpay every year. The reliefs expats miss most — Rent Tax Credit, medical, WFH — and how to claim 4 years back.
AVC and Pension Tax Relief in Ireland: How Much Can You Actually Save?
Pension tax relief is one of the most generous reliefs available in Ireland — and one of the most under-claimed. Age bands, marginal rates and a worked example.
Claiming Your PAYE Tax Back for the First Time
Never claimed a tax refund in Ireland? For most PAYE employees it's one of the simplest financial wins available. Here's the step-by-step version.
Crypto Tax in Ireland: What Every Expat Should Know
Ireland taxes crypto gains seriously — and 'cashing out' isn't the only disposal that counts. Rates, the annual exemption and payment deadlines explained.
Emergency Tax in Ireland: Why It Happens and How to Get Your Money Back Fast
First payslip lighter than expected? You're probably on emergency tax — and it's almost always a quick fix. How it happens and how to fix it fast.
Inheritance Tax in Ireland: What You Actually Owe (CAT Explained)
It's not called inheritance tax here — it's Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT). Thresholds, groups and deadlines explained for expats in Ireland.
Ireland Tax Calendar 2026: Key Dates & Deadlines
The Irish tax dates that actually matter in 2026, in plain terms: Form 11 and 12 deadlines, CGT payment dates, the 4-year refund window, and the PRSI change.
Leaving Ireland? The Tax Refund You Might Be Owed
Leaving mid-year almost always means Revenue owes you money. Here's how Split Year Treatment and a leaving-Ireland refund claim work, before you go.