Income tax

How your income tax is calculated
Tax on income you earn from employment in Ireland is deducted directly from your salary (pay). Find out how this tax is calculated.

Online services for PAYE taxpayers
There are a range of services available online for PAYE taxpayers. These include services allowing you to view your tax record, update your personal information and claim tax credits and reliefs.

Income levy
An income levy is a tax on your income. In general, the amount you are liable to pay depends on how much you earn. Find out more about how the levy is charged on your income.

Taxation of married people
There are three ways in which you can be taxed as a married person in Ireland. Explore the options and find out how to apply.

Taxation of benefits from employment
Employees can get certain benefits in addition to their salary or wages. Some of these benefits are taxed. This document provides information on how such benefits are taxed and the new Parking Levy.

Artist's exemption from income tax
Income earned by artists, writers, sculpturs and painters in Ireland from the sale of their work may be exempt from income tax. How to obtain exemption from income tax if you are an artist and satisfy certain criteria.

Taxation of social welfare payments Social welfare payments may or may not be deemed taxable in Ireland. Find out about the rules on taxation of social welfare payments.
This document is in: Home > Social Welfare > Irish social welfare system > Claiming a social welfare payment

Tax and starting work - PAYE Most employees in Ireland have their tax deducted from their salary by their employer. Find out what you need to know about tax when starting work in Ireland.
This document is in: Home > Employment > Starting work and changing job > Starting work

Changing job: tax, PRSI and pension There are various steps to be taken when changing job, particularly in relation to tax, social insurance (PRSI) and pension.
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Compensation for loss of employment - taxation of lump sum Lump sum payments in compensation for loss of employment in Ireland are subject to tax. How is tax calculated and what are your entitlements?
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Getting a tax refund
Explanation of how to get a tax refund if you have worked and are now unemployed or out of work due to Illness.