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Tax refund calculator (PAYE refund estimator)

Recomputes Income Tax due for the year from bands and credits, compares it with the tax deducted through payroll, and calculates USC separately. It never simply adds up credit face values.

Tax yearRules, limits and amounts change by year. We always use the values for the year you select.

Your taxable pay for the year (euro)Gross pay for tax from your Employment Detail Summary. Add all employments together.

Income Tax deducted through payroll (euro)Also on the Employment Detail Summary. Do not include USC or PRSI.

How are you assessed?

Single, or assessed separatelyMarried or civil partners, jointly assessed

Do you qualify for the Single Person Child Carer Credit?

YesNo

Other tax credits you are entitled to but may not have claimed (euro total)For example Rent Tax Credit or Dependent Relative Tax Credit. Use the calculators to work out each amount.

Deductions from taxable income not already in payroll (euro)For example remote working allowable cost, flat rate expenses or personal pension contributions.

Amounts qualifying for relief at 20% (euro)For example unreimbursed health expenses or tuition fees after the disregard. Enter the amounts, not the relief.

This checker provides guidance from your answers. Revenue decides whether a claim is accepted. You can claim directly for free using myAccount.

Sources and review

R2Tax rates, bands and reliefs 2022-2026officialchecked 2026-10-28
R6PAYE Income Tax Returnofficialchecked 2026-10-28
R7Statement of Liabilityofficialchecked 2026-10-28
R29Employment Detail Summaryofficialchecked 2026-10-28

Last reviewed 2026-10-28 (awaiting sign-off by a named tax-qualified reviewer). Every factual tax rule on this page is backed by a dated Revenue source. Spotted an error? Use the contact page.

Before you start

You will need: Year, taxable income, tax paid, filing status, extra credits and reliefs.

Do not enter your PPSN, bank details or passwords anywhere on this site. The tools do not need them.

Result says check with Revenue, or your year is complicated? Ask an accountant (no obligation).