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- Start of April: Taxsaver ticket fares will be reduced by 20%<\/li>\n
- Middle of April: <\/em><\/strong>Bus \u00c9ireann Public Service Obligations (PSO), Go-Ahead Ireland, online Irish Rail fares and Local Links services will be reduced by 20% (except for Dublin city)<\/li>\n
- Start of May:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0all fares<\/em>\u00a0will be reduced by 20%, including Dublin services like the DART and Commuter, Luas, Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann, Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland<\/li>\n
- Start of May:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a050% reduced fare for young adults under 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The 50% reduction in fares for young adults and the overall 20% reduction will take place simultaneously in May.<\/p>\n
Young adults will be able to obtain a\u00a0Young Adult Card\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>and since there will be a reduction on all Ireland transport fares by 20%, young adults will have that reduction as well as the 50% reduction that is introduced specifically for them!<\/p>\n
Note that you can avail of the Young Adult Card before turning 24 years.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
The programme aims to:<\/p>\n
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- Reduce the cost of living in Ireland<\/li>\n
- Decrease dependence on private transport<\/li>\n
- Promote a more efficient method of transport – reducing pollution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Get Your Irish Tax Refund Now!<\/a><\/p>\n
What is the Taxsaver commuter ticket scheme?<\/span><\/h2>\n
The government created the Taxsaver scheme in 1999 to encourage workers to travel to work using public transport.<\/p>\n
Taxsaver.ie<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0provides fares at a reduced rate for workers who use public transport.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
This includes transport like:<\/p>\n
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- Bus \u00c9ireann<\/li>\n
- Luas<\/li>\n
- Dublin Bus<\/li>\n
- Irish Railway system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How can workers participate?<\/h3>\n
Any employee can avail of the scheme as long as your employer provides it!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
Your company may already be registered with Taxsaver and if so your employer can provide travel tickets for you.<\/p>\n
However, if your company is not registered with Taxsaver, you could raise your interest to take part in this scheme to your employer.<\/p>\n
Your workplace can order a ticket for you online. This could be someone from HR for example.<\/p>\n
When it comes to paying for the commuter ticket, there are several ways it can be done:<\/p>\n
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- Receiving it as part of your salary package, known as \u2018salary sacrifice\u2019<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– your employer purchases the ticket for you and you pay them back monthly over 12 month<\/li>\n
- Receiving a Taxsaver commuter ticket rather than a cash bonus<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– an alternative your employer could provide<\/li>\n
- Receiving a Taxsaver commuter ticket as benefit-in-kind<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– you may get this from your employer rather than a company car or free parking spot<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Get Your Irish Tax Refund Now!<\/a><\/p>\n
What are the different types of Taxsaver commuter tickets?<\/h3>\n
There are three types of tickets:<\/p>\n
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- Monthly tickets<\/li>\n
- Annual tickets<\/li>\n
- Bus \u00c9ireann city tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The monthly and annual tickets are available in:<\/p>\n
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- Dublin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Whereas the Bus \u00c9ireann city tickets are available in:<\/p>\n
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- Galway<\/li>\n
- Cork<\/li>\n
- Limerick<\/li>\n
- Waterford<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note that you may be able to use the Taxsaver commuter ticket for other counties too!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
The three types of tickets are further tailored to your specific needs. For example you might only usually buy Luas and bus tickets in Dublin, so you can get a ticket specifically for that combination.<\/p>\n
Prices differ depending on what ticket variation you need.<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nIs Taxsaver worth it?<\/h3>\n
Well, you could save between 28.5% to 52% compared to regular travel tickets. Exactly how much you save will depend on the type of ticket you need and your tax rate band.<\/p>\n
You can check how much you will be saving on the\u00a0Taxsaver calculator.<\/a><\/p>\n
What other tax-saving initiatives are available to Irish commuters?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Some more tax-saving initiatives for Irish commuters include the bike-to-work scheme!<\/p>\n
Many employers offer this scheme to their staff and if you are interested in availing of it you should contact your employer directly.<\/p>\n
The way this works is that your employer buys the bicycle and cycling equipment for you and you pay them back in instalments from your gross salary.<\/p>\n
To find out more you can read our article:\u00a0How Can the Cycle to Work Scheme Save Me Money?<\/a><\/p>\n
Can I use Taxsaver and bike to work the scheme together?<\/h3>\n
Yes, you can! There is no relation between the two in this case, so you could certainly use them together.<\/p>\n
Three important tax reliefs every Irish worker should know<\/span><\/h2>\n
Who doesn\u2019t want to save money on tax? That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to be tax savvy!<\/p>\n
Many tax reliefs are designed specifically to help Irish workers to save money. Let\u2019s look at three of the most common below.<\/p>\n
Flat rate expenses<\/h3>\n
Flat rate expenses are available in many industries in Ireland. And yet, thousands of euros go unclaimed every year as many workers are unaware they can claim these expenses.<\/p>\n
The purpose of this tax relief is to cover several everyday expenses that workers incur – such as tools, uniforms or safety equipment.<\/p>\n
There are different tax reliefs on flat rate expenses depending on your occupation, for example, bus operators may get a relief of \u20ac160, whereas dentists can get a relief of \u20ac376.<\/p>\n
For more information on flat rate expenses, check out our guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Tuition fees<\/h3>\n
As many of us have experienced, paying for third-level education in Ireland can get pricey.<\/p>\n
The great news is that you may be able to get tax relief on your tuition fees!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
Whether you are a student or someone who paid the third level fees on the student’s behalf you may be able to claim a relief at the end of the tax year. You can get tax relief on both a part-time and a full-time graduate course – regardless of whether it is a public or a private college.<\/p>\n
However, you can only get tax relief on tuition fees under these conditions:<\/p>\n
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- The length of the course has to be at least two years<\/li>\n
- The course has to be approved by the Department of Education and Skills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Is there a limit on the tuition fees I can get tax relief on?<\/h4>\n
Yes, there is a limit. You can claim a tax relief on tuition fees of up to \u20ac7,000.<\/p>\n
Also, note that you can\u2019t get tax relief on the first \u20ac3,000 as a full-time student and on the first \u20ac1,500 as a part-time student.<\/p>\n
Can I claim tax relief on more than one course?<\/h4>\n
Yes, you can claim tax relief on tuition fees for as many courses as you\u2019d like but you can only claim on courses that are no more than \u20ac7,000 each.<\/p>\n
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- Receiving a Taxsaver commuter ticket rather than a cash bonus<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– an alternative your employer could provide<\/li>\n
- Receiving it as part of your salary package, known as \u2018salary sacrifice\u2019<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– your employer purchases the ticket for you and you pay them back monthly over 12 month<\/li>\n
- Start of May:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0all fares<\/em>\u00a0will be reduced by 20%, including Dublin services like the DART and Commuter, Luas, Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann, Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland<\/li>\n