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Dental expenses and Tax credits query

  • 29-01-2016 10:42PM
    #1
    Sala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭


    I have two questions if anyone can help.

    1) Can I claim tax back on dental implants? I looked up the revenue website and it's not clear if implants are included. The OH had and accident and we are paying 10k in treatment - some I know won't be covered like extractions, but I'm hoping some will. We got a pitiful amount from private health insurance.
    Do I need to wait until the end of the year to apply for tax back on 2016 expenses?

    2) I am not working (or claiming welfare if that's relevant) but will get a job maybe March or April. We are taxed jointly. Will my credits automatically be used for the husband or should I do something now, or end of the year?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    Sala wrote: »
    I have two questions if anyone can help.

    1) Can I claim tax back on dental implants? I looked up the revenue website and it's not clear if implants are included. The OH had and accident and we are paying 10k in treatment - some I know won't be covered like extractions, but I'm hoping some will. We got a pitiful amount from private health insurance.
    Do I need to wait until the end of the year to apply for tax back on 2016 expenses?

    2) I am not working (or claiming welfare if that's relevant) but will get a job maybe March or April. We are taxed jointly. Will my credits automatically be used for the husband or should I do something now, or end of the year?

    Thanks

    Details as to what you can claim for are on the MED 2
    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/forms/med2.pdf

    Health Expenses are granted by way of review at the end of the year, so you'll have to wait until after 31/12/2016 to claim.


  • #3
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,469 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    Details as to what you can claim for are on the MED 2
    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/forms/med2.pdf

    Health Expenses are granted by way of review at the end of the year, so you'll have to wait until after 31/12/2016 to claim.
    Can you elaborate on that? What do I do exactly? Can I log it now in PAYE anytime or do I have to wait? Paid €500 for a root canal last night and want to see what I can get back, where do I start or should I leave it until 2017?


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