A survey of 800 PAYE employees carried out by Taxback.com revealed that less than half applied for a tax refund on medical expenses incurred over the past four years. The reasons given are varied, such as a belief that the process is too complicated. So what exactly are you entitled t

As a mostly aerobic activity that gives your heart, lungs, muscles and blood vessels a great workout, cycling is an effective and enjoyable way of improving your overall fitness levels. Cycle to work or school, or simply around your neighbourhood for fun, and you could see the potenti

Taxsaver commuter tickets from Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and Iarnród Éireann make it easy for you and your employer to save on your tax bill, and undoubtedly save your stress levels too (sitting in Dublin’s traffic for too long isn’t good for the soul). The scheme is a publi

Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has confirmed that Dublin homeowners can expect a 15% cut in their property tax bill next year. Eight other areas around the country can also expect a cut of up to 15% – Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, Cork city, Cork County, Galway city, Kerry

Cork County Council has become the first county council to commit to a 15% cut in the local property tax. The motion was proposed and seconded by Sinn Féin councillors, who argued that the tax didn’t take into account a person’s ability to pay. Fears have been raised, howe

A study carried out by Social Justice Ireland has revealed that a radical reform of the tax credit system in Ireland, to make tax credits refundable to the working poor, would cost a snip of the miscalculated estimates produced by the Department of Finance. The proposal from Social Ju

The Irish Times has reported that health insurers are urging Government officials to review the changes in tax relief on private health policies as it could increase costs for hundreds of thousands of people. Ireland’s four main insurers – VHI, Aviva, Laya Healthcare and GloHeal

The Revenue Commissioners are aware of the circulation of fraudulent emails purporting to come from Revenue seeking personal information from taxpayers in connection with a tax refund. These phishing emails begin “Dear taxpayer”. These emails have not been sent from Revenu

Reclaim what is rightfully yours Somebody somewhere once told me that over 70 per cent of Irish PAYE workers overpay on their tax every year. Have you ever bothered to have your tax payments reviewed? Millions of euro goes unclaimed every year and even though the country is feeling th