Rent Tax Credit calculator
If you rent your home, you may be able to claim the Rent Tax Credit from Revenue. It reduces the Income Tax you pay.
Enter the rent you paid in the year to see your credit. Add your Income Tax if you want to check whether it limits the credit.
How it's calculated
- Take 20% of the rent you paid in the tax year.
- The credit is capped at €1,000 for a single person, or €2,000 for a jointly assessed couple.
- It can never be more than the Income Tax you pay for the year, after your other credits.
An example
Jane paid €1,500 a month in rent, €18,000 in the year. 20% is €3,600, so she gets the maximum of €1,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which years can I claim for?
The current amounts apply from 2024 to 2028. For 2022 and 2023 the maximum was €500, or €1,000 for a jointly assessed couple.
Does it reduce USC or PRSI?
No. It only reduces Income Tax. If your Income Tax is lower than the credit, you cannot use all of it.
What counts as rent?
The rent itself. Amounts you pay for extra services such as utilities, board or laundry do not count.
Key terms
- Jointly assessed couple
- A married couple or civil partners taxed together under joint assessment.
- Tax credit
- An amount taken off the tax you owe, not off your income.
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