Irish Taxpayers Overpaid by €900 in 2024 – Claim Your Refund Today | DublinLedgers
Irish Taxpayers Overpaid by €900 in 2024 – Here’s How to Get It Back with DublinLedgers
A recent report from The Irish Timesrevealed a startling fact: in 2024,1 in 4 Irish taxpayers overpaid tax, with the average refund amounting to €900 per person. That’s not spare change – that’s a weekend away, your car insurance, or next month’s rent. Yet, despite this, more than 530,000 PAYE workers failed to claim back what they were owed.
Qouated from Irish Times : “It is likely that close to €400m in tax rebates , went unclaimed by PAYE workers over the course of 2023 with the cumulative total over the last four years – the time period over which tax rebates can still be sought close to €1.2 billion.” Now you can only Imagine !
At DublinLedgers, we’re here to change that. We make tax refunds simple, stress-free, and 100% handled for you — so you don’t miss out on what’s rightfully yours.
💡 Why Are So Many People Overpaying Tax?
Irish workers overpay tax for a variety of reasonsn what are the reasons we found mostly among the clients, are below:
You changed jobs or were unemployed for part of the year
You worked multiple jobs with incorrect tax bands
You didn’t claim your tax credits or flat-rate expenses
You paid tuition fees, rent, or medical bills — and forgot to claim relief
You’re eligible for the remote working relief but never applied
Your spouse or partner dont live with you in Ireland – but you never claimed for aggregration tax reliefs
Misconception about tax rebate claims such if claim tax that will impact my immigration applciatoins or so on – you can read the full articles here on this.
The result? Thousands of euros sitting in Revenue’s account — not your own.
📊 What Are the Most Commonly Missed Tax credits or Reliefs that from our experince seeing everyday , cleints are ovelooking in thier tax claims:
Unclaimed tax rebates
Here are the most commonly missed tax reliefs for 2024 and 2025, and how much they could be worth to you:
🏥 1. Health Expenses Relief
You can claim 20% tax relief on qualifying medical expenses, including:
GP visits
Specialist consultations
Prescriptions
Diagnostic tests
Certain dental and physiotherapy treatments
💡 Typical Refund: €300–€600 per year
Even more if you’re claiming for dependents like children or elderly parents.
🏡 2. Rent Tax Credit – Increased for 2025!
If you’re renting privately and not receiving housing support:
2024: €500 per individual / €1,000 per couple
2025:€750 per individual / €1,500 per couple(New enhanced rate)
💡 Don’t forget: Parents paying rent for their college-going children may also qualify under certain conditions.
💶 3. Unemployment Tax Refund
If you became unemployed mid-year, chances are your income was over-taxed based on full-year earnings.
Example: If you were earning €45,000 annually but were laid off in July, you may have overpaid income tax and USC.
💡 Typical Refund: €575–€1,200,depending on timing and income.
If your spouse or partner is non-resident or earns little to no income, you may qualify for Aggregation Relief.
This allows you to benefit from higher standard rate bands and credits.
💡 Possible Savings: Over €3,000 per yearin reduced tax liability, especially for single-income households.
🧓 5. Dependent Relative Tax Credit
If you financially support an elderly or incapacitated relative — even if they don’t live with you — you may be eligible for this credit.
2025 Value: €305 per dependent
💡 Often missed because the dependent doesn’t need to be fully dependent — partial support qualifies in many cases.
🧑💻 6. Work From Home (e-Working) Relief
If you work from home full-time or a few days a week, you can claim back:
30% of your utility bills (electricity, heating, broadband) — based on work-related usage
💡 You may also claim costs for office equipment purchased out-of-pocket (e.g. chair, monitor).
Typical Refund: €80–€200per year, depending on days worked remotely.
🧑🎓 7. Tuition Fees Relief
Paid third-level college fees for yourself or a dependent child?
You can claim 20% tax relief on eligible fees (after the first €3,000 is disregarded for full-time study).
💡 Max Refund:Up to €1,000depending on fees paid and course type.
👔 8. Flat Rate Expenses
If you’re in certain occupations (e.g. nurses, teachers, hospitality workers, trades), Revenue allows a pre-approved deduction for work-related expenses — no receipts needed.
💡 Typical value: €200–€1,000+ per year, depending on profession.
🚀 Why Choose DublinLedgers to Claim Your Tax Back?
🔎 Expert Tax Review: We check your employment history, income, and expenses to uncover every possible credit or relief.
🧾 Paperwork? Sorted. We prepare and submit all required documentation to Revenue on your behalf.
⏱️ Quick Turnaround: Most refunds are processed in just a few weeks.
✅ No Win, No Fee: You only pay us if we get you money back.
📆 Backdated Claims: We’ll review up to 4 years of taxes for maximum rebate potential.
We’ll do the rest — you sit back and wait for your refund
📞 Prefer to speak to someone? Call us today on 0892109116 and one of our rebate specialists will guide you through it step-by-step.
💬 Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
“I had no idea I was due a refund. DublinLedgers got me back over €3,300 in just a few weeks — with zero hassle.”
– N. Rahman, Teacher in Dublin
“I thought tax refunds were complicated. These guys made it effortless.”
– A Sam, Engineering professional, Galway
Don’t Miss Out – Claim Your €900 Refund Today! On average, our clients recover €1,500 in tax rebates, deposited straight into your bank account.
Each year, the clock resets. The longer you wait, the more likely you are to lose out on older refunds. Let DublinLedgers reclaim your overpaid tax and put your money back where it belongs — in your pocket.
Disclaimer: Tax relief eligibility and refund amounts vary depending on individual circumstances. For the most accurate guidance, contact a tax advisor or Revenue. DublinLedgers provides expert assistance based on current Revenue guidance.
