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Going from 2 jobs to 1

  • 26-11-2016 11:07am
    #1
    hairyprincess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,299 ✭✭✭


    To give some background information; In January 2015 I started work alongside being in college full time. In June 2015 I took on a second job. In January I slowed down my work with job one considerably to the point where for the last 2 or 3 months I have not worked for them and have no intention to again.

    I am paying massive tax on job 2 and I'm looking for information on how I can have it now as my main job. Also will I be eligible for any rebate for the times that I had no wages through job 1?

    I am a single parent (divorced) on job seekers allowance for the days I'm not working. I receive child maintenance and I am renting privately so if there are any other tax allowances that I should be claiming it would be great to hear of those too as I am utterly clueless around taxation!


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  • #2
    Avatar MIA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,750 ✭✭✭Avatar MIA


    hairyprincess wrote: »
    To give some background information; In January 2015 I started work alongside being in college full time. In June 2015 I took on a second job. In January I slowed down my work with job one considerably to the point where for the last 2 or 3 months I have not worked for them and have no intention to again.

    I am paying massive tax on job 2 and I'm looking for information on how I can have it now as my main job. Also will I be eligible for any rebate for the times that I had no wages through job 1?

    I am a single parent (divorced) on job seekers allowance for the days I'm not working. I receive child maintenance and I am renting privately so if there are any other tax allowances that I should be claiming it would be great to hear of those too as I am utterly clueless around taxation!
    It looks like you need your new company to have all/most of your tax credits/bands. Revenue can advise on how much to transfer.

    You've likely overpaid tax in one job and not got the benefit of your tax credits in the other. Requesting a P21 from Revenue after year end will sort out your 2016 tax situation.

    Are you getting the single parent tax credit? (you can claim back 4 years if not already done so).

    Best to contact Revenue and explain your situation. They'll advise.


  • #3
    hairyprincess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,299 ✭✭✭hairyprincess


    Thanks for that. Another question, am I liable for tax on the maintenance I receive? If so, how is this calculated?


  • #4
    Avatar MIA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,750 ✭✭✭Avatar MIA


    hairyprincess wrote: »
    Thanks for that. Another question, am I liable for tax on the maintenance I receive? If so, how is this calculated?

    Are they voluntary or through a court ruling?

    No, if voluntary and yes if through a court agreement.

    If through a court agreement you'd be taxed (if your tax credits don't cover it) and the payer could claim tax relief on them.

    In both cases the element relating to children is ignored (i.e. not taxable).


  • #5
    exaisle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭exaisle


    Just by way of clarification on Avatar MIA's post, the separation agreement just has to be "legally enforceable"....so if it was drawn up by the solicitors for both parties and signed and witnessed properly, then that would suffice.

    "Legally enforceable" means that either of the parties to the agreement can apply to the court to force the other party to adhere to the terms of the agreement should they fail to do so.


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