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Rent Tax Credit
Calculator

Up to €1,000 a year, or €2,000 jointly assessed — extended to 2028

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This rent tax credit calculator uses only publicly published rates, bands, and rules from official Irish Government sources. It is NOT financial, tax, legal, or regulated advice. Results are approximate and for general guidance only. Your individual situation may vary. We accept no responsibility or liability for any reliance placed on these results. Always confirm with the official body (Revenue, RTB, SEAI, etc.) or a qualified professional.

Annual rent: €18,000

Your Rent Tax Credit

€1,000/yr

The full €1,000 ceiling — you pay enough rent to claim all of it.

Annual rent paid
€18,000
20% of rent paid
€3,600
Statutory ceiling
€1,000
You can claim the lower of the two
€1,000

Claim through Revenue MyAccount: Manage your tax → Tax Credits and Reliefs → Rent Tax Credit. You can claim for the four previous tax years as well as the current one, so an unclaimed credit is not lost. The tenancy must be registered with the RTB where registration is required, and rent paid to a parent does not qualify.

How to Claim

  1. Log into Revenue MyAccount at revenue.ie
  2. Go to “Manage your tax 2025”
  3. Select “Tax Credits and Reliefs”
  4. Add “Rent Tax Credit” and enter your details
  5. Revenue will process and refund within 4-6 weeks

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