Want to claim medical expense tax relief but not sure what documentation you need? The good news: you don't need to submit receipts when you claim. However, keeping the right records is important in case Revenue requests verification.
Our specialists handle medical expense claims daily. Here's what documentation to keep and how we make the process easy.
📊 Medical Claim Documentation
- Submit with claim: No receipts required
- Keep for records: Receipts, prescriptions, statements
- How long: At least 6 years
- Relief rate: 20% of qualifying expenses
What Documents to Keep
While you don't submit receipts, keep these in case Revenue asks:
- Doctor/consultant receipts: GP visits, specialists, hospital
- Pharmacy receipts: Prescription medications
- Dental receipts: Treatment invoices
- Physio/therapy receipts: Treatment sessions
- Hospital statements: For maintenance costs
- Insurance statements: Showing what was/wasn't reimbursed
What Expenses Qualify?
You can claim 20% relief on:
- Doctor and consultant fees
- Prescribed medications
- Dental treatments (not routine cleaning)
- Orthodontics
- Physiotherapy (when prescribed)
- Hospital maintenance costs
You can also claim for expenses paid for family members—spouse, children, and dependent relatives.
⚠️ What Doesn't Qualify
Routine dental check-ups, cosmetic procedures, over-the-counter medications (unless prescribed), and anything reimbursed by insurance don't qualify for relief.
Tips for Record Keeping
- Create a folder: Physical or digital, by year
- Take photos: Of paper receipts before they fade
- Track totals: Simple spreadsheet helps
- Keep 6 years: Revenue can request records for verification
💡 Real Example
The O'Brien family kept receipts in a shoe box for years but never claimed. When we reviewed four years of GP visits, prescriptions, dental work, and their daughter's braces, their medical expense refund alone was €1,640.
How We Make It Easy
Our specialists handle your medical expense claim:
- Simple process: Tell us your approximate expenses
- Four-year review: We claim for all eligible years
- Family included: We cover everyone you've paid for
- Other reliefs too: We find everything you're entitled to
The average refund is €1,080—medical expenses combined with other reliefs.
Claim Your Medical Expenses
Our experts will handle everything and find all your reliefs.
Start Your Tax Review →No refund, no fee • Average refund €1,080 • TAIN: 77632V
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to submit receipts?
No—receipts aren't submitted with your claim. However, keep them in case Revenue requests verification.
What if I've lost some receipts?
You can still claim. Many medical providers can provide duplicate receipts or statements. Our team can advise on your options.
How long should I keep records?
At least six years. Revenue may request verification of past claims within this period.