Tax refund after leaving the country?

Zascar · 13-05-2019 11:17am #1

I left Ireland to work abroad at the end of November 2018. A friend who did the same a few years ago told me he got a large tax refund - and I should check if I'm due the same. I was assuming no as it would only be one month of my tax free allowance - but is there something else I am missing? Am I entitled to a refund of any tax I paid in 2018 can anyone tell me please??

gerrybbadd · 13-05-2019 11:22am

Zascar wrote: »

I left Ireland to work abroad at the end of November 2018. A friend who did the same a few years ago told me he got a large tax refund - and I should check if I'm due the same. I was assuming no as it would only be one month of my tax free allowance - but is there something else I am missing? Am I entitled to a refund of any tax I paid in 2018 can anyone tell me please??

There's a number of things to consider.

How long will you be abroad for?

Did you have any social welfare payments between leaving work and leaving the country?

Zascar · 13-05-2019 11:24am

I have no plans to come back any time soon, will be here for many years I'm guessing.

No social welfare I've always been in full time employment and I'm well into the higher tax bracket.

Hope that helps, thanks.

gerrybbadd · 14-05-2019 10:24am

You;d be due a refund of any unutlised tax credits for the year - there would be a months worth. Your unused Standard Rate Cut off point will also be used to calculate your yearly liability.

3DataModem · 14-05-2019 10:29am

Always better to leave / move to Ireland mid-tax-year so you get the benefit of the split year (i.e. full standard allowance).

Zascar · 14-05-2019 10:56am

Ok thanks guys - yes unfortautnely I could not have left mid year.

heretothere · 22-05-2019 3:55pm

Do a P21 balancing statement using "my account" on the revenue website. Include any medical expenses you may have incurred during 2018 (excluding routine dental work)

Zascar · 22-05-2019 5:13pm

OK thanks. Am I OK to do this separate from my return for my rental income?

relax carry on · 22-05-2019 9:58pm

Zascar wrote: »

OK thanks. Am I OK to do this separate from my return for my rental income?

If you have rental income in 2018, then all of your income is looked at together when you file your 2018 tax return.

Zascar · 23-05-2019 7:34am

Great, thank you.

Tax refund after leaving the country?

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