The Rent Tax Credit in Ireland
The Rent Tax Credit was introduced in Budget 2023 for renters in Ireland.
If you have not availed of this relief previously, you can potentially claim the credit for the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 tax years, and you can also claim it for 2026. Claims for 2022 must be made by 31 December 2026.
For 2022 and 2023, the credit is worth €500 for a single individual and €1,000 for a married couple, per tax year. The credit was then increased for 2024, 2025 and 2026. This means, if you’re a single individual and you pay to rent your property, you’re entitled to a tax credit worth €1,000, while married couples are due €2,000.
Budget 2027 increases the credit again. From 1 January 2027, single individuals can claim €1,150 and married couples and civil partners can claim €2,300.
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You share some important information about your income and expenses
Taxback will review your information and ensure you are claiming all available expenses and due credits
You approve Taxback as your tax agent within your Revenue account. Your tax return is then completed and you receive any refund you are due
Irish Rent Tax Credit FAQs
You may be entitled to the Rent Tax Credit if you pay rent on your home, you rent a second home that you use for work or college, or you pay rent for your child to attend university.
This tax credit is worth up to €1,000 per year for a single individual and €2,000 for married couples for the 2024 to 2026 tax years. From 2027, it increases to €1,150 for a single individual and €2,300 for married couples. Anyone who is paying to rent property in Ireland can avail of the credit.
The easiest way to claim this credit is to apply with Taxback! We won’t just claim your Rent Tax Credit, we will claim every credit and relief you are entitled to. We will also manage all of the tricky tax paperwork for you and your refund is transferred straight to your bank account.
Yes! The Rent Tax Credit was increased in Budget 2025, from €500 to €1,000 for single individuals and from €1,000 to €2,000 for married couples, for tax year 2024 onwards. Budget 2027 increased it again: from 1 January 2027, single individuals can claim €1,150 and married couples and civil partners can claim €2,300.
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A single individual can benefit from a €1,000 annual Rent Tax Credit, while a married couple is eligible for a €2,000 credit. From 2027, this increases to €1,150 and €2,300.