Claiming tax back on private rented accomodation?

ryaner1979

I'm renting an apartment with my other half since June and paying 700 a month rent between us. Looking to claim tax back on this and wondering if we can both make a claim or is it one claim between us? Also do we need to ask landlords permission before making a claim. The last time i claimed a few years back i got a refund of 400. Is it still the same?

Stheno

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/tax_relief_for_tenants.html

If you are renting accommodation privately (whether in Ireland or outside the State) and pay income tax, you may be eligible for tax relief on part of your rent. You can only claim this relief if you were already renting at 7 December 2010. If you were not renting on that date and you subsequently entered into a rental agreement, you will not be able to claim tax relief on your rent. However, if you were renting at 7 December 2010 you will continue to qualify for this relief even if you enter a new rental agreement after that date. The relief is being phased out and 2017 will be its last year.

Only the rent for private rented accommodation that you use as your sole or main residence will qualify for tax relief. This includes bedsits, flats, apartments and houses.

You cannot claim tax relief for rent paid to a local authority or a State agency, or for rent paid under a lease agreement for 50 years or more.

mp22

Moved from state benefits.

ryaner1979

Stheno wrote: »

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/tax_relief_for_tenants.html

Thanks for that Stheno and f**k it anyways. Stupid rule in fairness. I rented in 08,09 and 12 but someone who started renting in Dec 10 can claim for the next 5 years