{"id":13815,"date":"2020-08-26T10:42:39","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T08:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seoblog.taxback.com\/?p=13815"},"modified":"2020-08-26T10:42:39","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T08:42:39","slug":"claim-tax-refund-for-unemployed-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxback.com\/blog\/claim-tax-refund-for-unemployed-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Unemployed recently? You could be due a BIG tax refund. Here\u2019s what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it, unemployment is daunting for almost everyone!<\/p>\n

However, did you know that if you have lost work after a period of employment, there is a strong chance that you will be entitled to a\u00a0tax refund<\/a>?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s true!<\/p>\n\n

And claiming your tax back can really make a big difference and help tide you over as you look to secure your next role.<\/p>\n

The average Irish tax refund that a Taxback customer receives is \u20ac1,880\u00a0and, in this quick guide, we\u2019ll outline what you can claim and show you\u00a0how to get your tax back easily online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get Your Irish Tax Refund Now!<\/a><\/p>\n

Can I claim tax back if I become unemployed?<\/h2>\n

You may be entitled to a tax refund when you become unemployed. You may also be eligible to claim a tax refund if you\u2019re out of work due to illness.<\/p>\n

Exactly how much you can claim depends on how long you were employed, how many tax credits you used and the amount of tax you paid.<\/p>\n

The good news is that you can go back four years when claiming your refund.<\/p>\n

How can I tell if I have unused tax credits?<\/h2>\n

The tax liability on your salary is normally divided evenly over a tax year.<\/p>\n

When you become unemployed your employer will provide Revenue with your pay and tax details and the date you left your job.<\/p>\n

Your employer works out your tax liability from 1 January to the date you received your most recent pay. This means that if you become unemployed during the year, you will have unused tax credits and may be able to claim a refund.<\/p>\n

Taxback<\/a>\u00a0will help you check whether you can claim unused tax credits.<\/b><\/p>\n

I am claiming social welfare payments. How does this affect my tax situation?<\/h2>\n

Social welfare payments (jobseeker\u2019s benefit, illness benefit and payment under the occupational injury benefit scheme) are all sources of taxable income. However, the first \u20ac13 of your weekly jobseeker\u2019s allowance is not taxable.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re claiming a tax refund, the taxable portion of your social welfare payments are added together to your wages to determine whether or not you\u2019re due a refund.<\/p>\n

If you have been in receipt of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment or Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme payments\u00a0check out our guide on everything you need to know here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Did you pay emergency tax?<\/h2>\n

When you first start working or if you change employment, you may be hit with\u00a0emergency tax<\/b>.<\/p>\n

While this is a higher rate of tax than you would normally expect to pay (read more here<\/a>) the good news is, if you have paid emergency tax within the last four years, you may be able to claim a refund.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

What other Irish expenses can I claim?<\/h2>\n

In truth, countless tax reliefs can be claimed.<\/p>\n

For example, if you paid for medical (such as GP or consultant bills, physio or maternity care) or non-routine dental expenses, you can claim back 20% of the cost.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, thousands of married couples miss out on claiming the tax reliefs they\u2019re due each year. Don\u2019t let this happen to you! If you got married within the last four years, you could be entitled to claim \u2018year of marriage\u2019 tax relief.<\/p>\n

Plus, if you pay tuition fees, care for a loved one at home or have worked from home, you could be entitled to a substantial refund.<\/p>\n

But, as mentioned above, this is just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n

Have you recently become unemployed?<\/h2>\n

Taxback will put some money back in your pocket!<\/p>\n

Our experienced tax team will help you to claim your maximum tax refund.<\/p>\n

We will conduct a complete four-year assessment of your tax entitlements and ensure you get every relief you\u2019re entitled to.<\/p>\n

How much tax can I claim back?<\/h2>\n

Remember, the average PAYE tax refund is\u00a0\u20ac1,880<\/strong> so it makes\u00a0a lot<\/b><\/i>\u00a0of sense to check how much\u00a0Irish tax rebates<\/a>\u00a0you\u2019re owed.<\/p>\n

You can even use our\u00a0tax refund calculator<\/a>\u00a0to check how much tax back you are due!<\/p>\n

Get Your Irish Tax Refund Now!<\/a><\/p>\n

Why apply with Taxback?<\/h2>\n

Using Taxback is the most stress-free way of applying for your Irish tax refund.<\/p>\n

Here are a few short reasons to apply today:<\/p>\n

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  • Simple & fast online process<\/li>\n
  • Your maximum refund guaranteed \u2013 average refund \u20ac1,880<\/li>\n
  • No complicated forms \u2013 we handle the paperwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lost your job? You could be entitled to a tax refund! Learn how unused tax credits and medical expenses could put money back in your pocket, even if you’re claiming social welfare.\n","protected":false},"author":388,"featured_media":13817,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[368,361],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13815","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tax-tips-ireland","8":"category-tax-tips"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nUnemployed recently? You could be due a BIG tax refund. Here\u2019s what you need to know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may be entitled to a tax refund when you become unemployed. 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