Have been working for 6 years, going back to college..Tax back?

Bass Cadet

As the title says, I'll be going back to college to do a Masters in January. I've been working fulltime for the last 6 years since finishing my degree. Am I entitled to tax back does anyone know? (By the way I'll be studying in the States...if that makes a difference?). Has anyone gone back to do a postgrad/masters after working and claimed tax back?

cheers

ardmacha

On what basis could you expect tax back? If you had been paying by PAYE and started a course in October then you might get some back, as you would have overpaid relative to your actual annual income. But starting in Jan at the start of a new tax year means you won't have paid tax in that year.

AARRRGH

As you are starting the masters in January, I'm assuming you won't have paid any tax in that tax year, so you will not be owed anything.

happyoutscan

Not sure but enjoy the MA:D

JDLK

Theres no harm in trying:

Send an email to the revenue (esepaye@revenue.ie) with your PPS number and they will tell you, you may need to forward them a copy of your P45 and a Form P50, which is a tax claim form that you can get here: http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/forms/p50.pdf

You may be able to claim tax relief on the fee's: http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/reliefs/tuition-fees.html

http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it31.html

You might also be eligible for a grant: check this website out: http://www.studentfinance.ie/

Suaimhneach

From what I know, all full and part time, under&post grad study is eligble for 20%* tax relief within Ireland. I dont know how it'd apply if you were taking the course abroad.

*This applies to some courses I know of.