Redundancy tax calculator (Ireland)
Work out how much of your redundancy package actually reaches your pocket.
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Work out how much of your redundancy package is tax-free.
Estimates based on Revenue.ie 2026 tax-year rates and simplified rules — for guidance only, not personal tax advice. Your exact position can differ. Get an exact figure from us →
How this is calculated
Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free, and additional (ex-gratia) lump sums can also be exempt up to a limit. The tax-free amount is the higher of the Basic Exemption (€10,160 plus €765 for each full year of service) or the Standard Capital Superannuation Benefit (SCSB), based on your average pay and years of service. Anything above that is taxed as income. The calculator estimates how much of your package is tax-free and how much is taxable, so you know roughly what lands in your pocket.
Questions people ask
Is redundancy pay taxable in Ireland?
Statutory redundancy is tax-free. Ex-gratia payments are tax-free up to the Basic Exemption or SCSB limit; anything above is taxed as income.
How much redundancy is tax-free?
At least €10,160 plus €765 per full year of service, and often more under the SCSB calculation — the tool shows your figure.
What is the Increased Exemption?
It adds €10,000 to the Basic Exemption. The calculator compares it with the Basic Exemption and SCSB and applies whichever is highest.
Why does my pension lump sum matter?
Any tax-free pension lump sum you've already taken reduces the SCSB figure, which is why the calculator asks for it.
Rates last updated: July 2026 · Source: Revenue.ie · How we verify our figures
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