Income Tax Reliefs

Tax reliefs reduce the amount of income that you pay tax on.

The tax credits and reliefs you are entitled to depend on your personal circumstances. Please note that this is for informational purposes only. 

RELIEF TYPE WHAT IS THIS RELIEF? INFORMATION
Age Credit You may be able to claim the Age Tax Credit if you or your spouse or civil partner is age 65 years or older in a tax year. https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/health-and-age/age-tax-credit/index.aspx
Earned Income Credit You may be able to claim the earned income tax credit in respect of pay that you earn, for example, trading income. https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/income-and-employment/earned-income-credit/index.aspx
Employee (PAYE) Credit You may be able to claim the employee tax credit if you receive income that is taxable under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system, or if you are an Irish resident in receipt of a social security pension received from another EU Member State, or wages from abroad where the tax was deducted under a PAYE type system. https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/income-and-employment/employee-tax-credit/index.aspx
Exempt Income Rent a Room You may be able to earn tax free income from renting a room in your home. https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/land-and-property/rent-a-room-relief/index.aspx
Personal Tax Credit You are entitled to a Personal Tax Credit if you are resident in Ireland and the type/amount of credit is dependent on your marital/civil partner status. https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/marital-and-civil-status/personal-tax-credit/index.aspx
Tax relief for remotely working from home You may be able to claim tax relief on your cost of electricity, heat and broadband if you are deemed a remote worker. https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/eworking/index.aspx

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