Introduction to income tax credits and reliefs Tax reliefs reduce the amount of tax that you have to pay. Find out about the different types of income tax relief that apply to your circumstances.
Taxation and medical expenses Tax relief is available in Ireland for private health and long term care insurance. It is also available for certain medical expenses.
Separation, divorce and income tax credits and reliefs A change in your personal circumstances following separation or divorce may have implications for how you are taxed. A description of how income and maintenance is taxed after separation or divorce.
Maintenance and Tax This document discusses the tax treatment in Ireland of
maintenance payments made by one spouse to another.
Income tax credits and reliefs following a death A brief summary of the tax treatment of unmarried and widowed people in the year of death. An outline of tax treatment of married couples in the year of death of one spouse is also included.
Employment tax credits and reliefs There are a number of tax credits and reliefs available to those in employment. Find out how are items such as benefit-in-kind treated for tax purposes.
One-parent family tax credits and reliefs There are a range of tax credits and reliefs available for one parent families. Find out about tax credits for widowed parents, maintenance and one parent family tax credits.
Housing tax credits and reliefs It is possible to claim tax relief on a range of housing expenses, from renting private accommodation to public utility service charges. Find out more.
Tax relief for third-level fees Tax relief is available in respect of tuition fees paid in private third-level institutions, in institutions abroad and by repeat students and part-time students. The Student Contribution may also qualify for relief.
Revenue Job Assist Revenue Job Assist is an additional tax allowance for people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more and are returning to employment.
Deeds of Covenant A deed of covenant is a legally binding agreement made by
an individual to pay an agreed amount to someone else without receiving any
benefit in return.
Home Carer's Tax Credit Married couples or civil partners may be entitled to claim this credit if one spouse or civil partner works in the home caring for a dependent person.
Cycle to Work Scheme The Cycle to Work Scheme allows an employer to buy a new bicycle and bicycle safety equipment up to a value of €1,000 for employees. Employees can then repay the purchase cost to their employer from their gross salary.
