Stop emergency tax and get back what you overpaid
We find out why Revenue has put you on emergency, Week 1 or Month 1 tax, calculate the overpayment and help get the correction moving.
No refund, no fee on a refund claim · Everything handled online
The wrong tax basis can mean you overpaid
Emergency tax does not guarantee a refund of every deduction. But when Revenue applies your correct credits and rate band, excess PAYE and USC can usually be repaid.
Three steps to put it right
Show us the payslip
Share the affected payslip, your PPSN status and whether the job appears in Revenue myAccount. It takes about two minutes to start.
We find what is missing
We check your job registration, RPN, tax credits and tax basis, then calculate the PAYE and USC overpayment from the available records.
We fix it and recover the refund
If payroll can correct it, the refund normally comes through your pay. If not, we prepare the Revenue claim and handle the follow-up.
Start with the basics
Register the job first
If you are still employed, make sure the job appears in myAccount. That gives Revenue what it needs to issue the RPN your employer uses to correct payroll.
Revenue: starting your first job →15% of what we find, excl. VAT
No refund, no fee. You see the calculation before we file, and Revenue pays the approved repayment to your registered bank account.
Still on emergency tax and only want it stopped going forward? Our Payslip Review (€79 excl. VAT) checks and fixes your tax credits and RPN.
Questions about emergency tax
Why am I on emergency tax?
Usually because Revenue cannot match your PPSN and employment, or your employer has not received a current RPN. We check which link is missing before choosing the fix.
Will my employer refund emergency tax automatically?
Often, once Revenue issues a cumulative RPN, payroll recalculates the year and returns the overpayment in a later payslip. If the job or tax year has ended, a Revenue claim may be needed instead.
Do I need a PPS number to stop emergency tax?
A PPSN normally needs to be linked to your employment so Revenue can issue the correct RPN. If you are waiting for one, keep your application evidence and ask your employer what details they have reported.
How much emergency tax could be taken?
It depends on your pay frequency, how long the emergency basis lasts and what Revenue has on record.
How quickly will I get the overpayment back?
Where payroll receives a cumulative RPN, the adjustment can appear in a later payslip. Revenue claims made after a job or year ends take longer and timing depends on Revenue processing.
How far back can I claim?
Revenue applies a strict four-year time limit. In 2026, a claim for the 2022 tax year must reach Revenue by 31 December 2026.
Does an emergency tax refund include PRSI?
Not automatically. PRSI is calculated separately from PAYE and USC. A possible PRSI refund normally concerns an incorrect contribution and is handled separately by the Department of Social Protection.
Understand the detail first
See why emergency tax happens, how the RPN works and how a correction reaches your payslip.
Read the Emergency Tax Ireland guide →Estimate before you start
Use the free estimator for an indication, then let us confirm the exact position from your Revenue record.
Use the Tax Refund calculator →Get your tax basis corrected
Start online now. We will check the RPN, explain the correction and handle any Revenue claim on your behalf.
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