Kildare people pocketing over €500 on tax back refunds with one company - survey

County Kildare has the seventh highest average tax rebate per person in Ireland, according to one tax rebate provider. 

The data compares all Irish counties and highlights the variations in tax returns and rebates across the country.

The aim of the research is to shed light on tax returns in Ireland and provide expert insights on the implications of these figures. 

Irish Tax Rebate’s data for 2023 reveals that Dublin tops the list with an average rebate of €583.59 per person. 

This is followed by Cavan and Laois, with average rebates of €561.22 and €552.57, respectively. The data showcases a wide range of rebate amounts, reflecting the diverse economic activities and income levels across different regions. 

Counties such as Roscommon (€544.42), Mayo (€541.41), and Donegal (€539.50) also featured prominently, indicating substantial average rebates per person. On the other hand, counties like Wexford (€470.74) and Leitrim (€426.18) recorded some of the lowest average rebates, highlighting the economic disparities within the country.

Claire Murphy, Chartered Tax Advisor from Irish Tax Rebates said: "The significant differences in average tax rebates across counties in Ireland are indicative of underlying economic disparities. Dublin's position at the top is not surprising, given its status as the economic hub of the country. High-income levels and diverse employment opportunities in Dublin contribute to higher tax returns and, consequently, higher rebates. However, no matter which county you live in, there could be a chance that you are missing out on hundreds of Euros, especially due to missing medical expenses, rent tax credits, working from home and other tax credits." 

She continues, “As Budget 2025 is coming up on the 1st of October, people should be aware of the income tax reliefs and credits that will be available to them such as increased rate bands, another increase in the Rent Tax Credit and to be aware of the changes regarding the Gift/Inheritance threshold in favour of the taxpayer.”