Most people don't realize they've overpaid tax until someone tells them. Here are the signs that you may be owed money from Revenue.
⚠️ Signs You've Overpaid Tax
- "Emergency" or "EMERG" on your payslip
- Changed jobs in the last 4 years
- Unusually low take-home pay
- Tax at 40% when you shouldn't be
- Never claimed flat rate expenses
- Pay rent and haven't claimed rent credit
- Work from home without claiming relief
Quick Self-Check Questions
Answer YES to any of these? You may be owed a refund:
- Have you changed jobs in the last 4 years?
- Were you on emergency tax at any point?
- Do you work in healthcare, teaching, construction, or retail?
- Do you work from home (even part-time)?
- Do you pay rent for private accommodation?
- Are you a single parent?
- Have you had significant medical/dental expenses?
- Have you become unemployed during a tax year?
The Only Way to Know for Sure
The only definitive way to know if you've overpaid is to have your Revenue records reviewed. We do this for free — and only charge if we find you money.
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