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Claiming for Medical Expenses in 2008

  • 18-05-2009 9:05am
    #1
    Kila
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I know there are a lot of threads on this already, but none that seem to answer the questions I have (which I think are pretty straightforward).

    1) When you claim tax back on medical expenses in the year previous, do you receive the tax back as additional tax credits in the year 2009, or as a cheque for a lump sum (similar to overpaid tax refund)?

    2) Did anyone apply for medical tax refund at the start of the year, and if so, have you received it?

    Thanks in advance for any answers.


Comments

  • #2
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,900 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Hi Kila,,

    You're right, they are straightforward questions :)

    1) Yes, you receive it as a cheque or lodgement to your bank account, not as credits
    2) Yes, I sent mine in the first business day back in January '09 for the 2008 year and received the refund about a week later


  • #3
    Kila
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭Kila


    Hmm, ok. Thanks for those answers.

    I applied online as soon as I got my P60 in Jan 2009, but have heard nothing since. I think I'll have to call them and find out what's going on. Just wanted to have my facts in order before I called.

    Thanks.


  • #4
    Ticktactoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 765 ✭✭✭Ticktactoe


    Kila wrote: »
    Hmm, ok. Thanks for those answers.

    I applied online as soon as I got my P60 in Jan 2009, but have heard nothing since. I think I'll have to call them and find out what's going on. Just wanted to have my facts in order before I called.

    Thanks.

    Ring revenue because if you are due a refund you should have received it a long time ago going by the date you applied for the refund. It could be held aside due to a simple question that needs to be answered and can then be issued out within the next week or two.
    If it is held aside, you will have to contact them before they contact you!


  • #5
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Kila wrote: »
    I applied online
    The online service seems to be a bit of a disaster. In my opinion, it's much easier to call into their office on Cathedral Street (if you are in Dublin). You'll be in and out in 30 mins max. and they will tell you where you stand. I was in a few weeks ago and the staff member that I dealt with said that the online service was causing a lot of problems. I had €4,000 lodged to my bank account within days! :D


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