There are two ways to get your emergency tax back: through your employer's payroll or directly from Revenue. Here's how each method works and which is better for your situation.
📋 Refund Methods
- Through wages: Refund appears in next payslip
- Direct from Revenue: Paid to your bank account
- Typical timeline: 1-3 weeks either way
Method 1: Refund Through Your Wages
Once your correct tax credits are applied, your employer's payroll system recalculates your tax for the year. If you've overpaid, the difference is added to your next payslip.
How it works:
- Your RPN is issued to your employer
- Payroll recalculates your year-to-date tax
- Overpayment is refunded in your next pay
- Future payments are taxed correctly
Pros:
- Automatic — no forms to fill
- Usually faster if you're still employed
Cons:
- Only works if you're still with the same employer
- May be split across multiple payslips
Method 2: Direct Refund from Revenue
If you've left the job or the overpayment wasn't fully refunded through payroll, Revenue will pay the refund directly to your bank account.
How it works:
- We submit your claim to Revenue
- Revenue reviews and approves
- Refund is transferred to your bank
- Takes 5-10 working days
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