Question on tax after returning to work in Ireland (from US) in July 2021 after 7 years away

omni_cube

I'm Irish and have been living in the US from September 2014 to July 2021, and paid taxes in the US as a resident alien.

I started a new job (based in Dublin) in August 2021 and paid Irish taxes seemingly as normal. Could I be owed tax back due to not being in the country for over 6 months in 2021? Or worse, could I owe more?

Has anyone been in this situation before? I am planning on talking to an accountant with international experience, but wanted to see if anyone had any initial advice/experience here.

relax carry on

Are you going to be permanently tax resident in Ireland or is this temporary? You could be entitled to split year treatment.

https://www.revenue.ie/en/life-events-and-personal-circumstances/moving-to-or-from-ireland/moving-or-returning-to-ireland/split-year-treatment-in-your-year-of-arrival.aspx

omni_cube

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118469098#Comment_118469098

I'm going to be permanently in Ireland now (starting July 2021)

relax carry on

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470408#Comment_118470408

Then you should be fine for split year relief. Contact Revenue per the previous link. If you have assets /investments etc in the US or are planning on disposing of US assets then you should have a chat with a tax advisor.

omni_cube

Appreciate the advice, thank you!