Trying to Understand My Income Tax

srothman

Hi,

I've gone through the forum (and will continue to search),but looking for help on understanding how I'm being taxed.

I live in Ireland with my wife (having moved here from South Africa). We live on a single income (mine).

Everything I check points to tax credits of 3,400 credits (married person/civil partner), although I am only granted 1,700, seeing as Revenue has me as a single person.

Also, for some reason Revenue is taxing me at Band 1 (36,800) instead of 45,800 (again, because I am married single income).

What am I missing? Do I need to apply for a specific update of my tax residence/civil status?

Deeec

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058270557/trying-to-understand-my-income-tax

Does revenue know you are married?

Does your wife have her own PPS to be included on tax return form?

Deeec

https://www.revenue.ie/en/life-events-and-personal-circumstances/marital-status/marriage-and-civil-partnerships/index.aspx

Take a look OP at this to revenue.ie - this will explain what you need to do.

gipi

This site might help

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/tax/income_tax/

Ninthlife

You need to be jointly assessed as a married couple to avail of your wifes personal tax credit and transferable rate band.

Also depending on how long you've been living and working here you should request a review of previous years

srothman

Thanks for all the comments.

Status on Tevenue.ie was showing single and is pending an update. I'm guessing this is likely the cause for all the discrepancies. I've uploaded our marriage certificate as supporting documentation. I'm assuming once my status changes the relevant changes to my tax band and credits will appear?

And no, the missus does not have an income tax number. We've been having a hard time convincing Welfare she needs one. We're waiting for their decision based on her wanting to exchange her driver's license,

relax carry on

Your status can't be updated to jointly assessed with Revenue until your spouse has a ppsn. Revenue don't need your marriage cert etc. All they need is for you to complete an Assessable Spouse Election Form when your spouse has her ppsn.

Maggie 44

If your wife doesn't work you can claim home carers allowance but she has to have a ppsn

Deeec

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119840188#Comment_119840188

The OP will only be entitled to the home carers credit if his wife is caring for children or an elderly or incapacitated relative.