2026 Statutory Rates: €1,000 Single / €2,000 Jointly Assessed
Rent Tax Credit Calculator Ireland 2026
Check your eligibility and claim up to €1,000 (or €2,000 for couples). Calculate up to €3,750 in 4-year backdated refunds for 2022–2026.
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= €12,000 total annual rent paidRevenue allows backdating claims up to 4 previous tax years.
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Rent Tax Credit Result (TCA 1997 s. 473B) Eligible for Relief
2026 Rent Tax Credit€1,000Calculated as 20% of rent paid (max €1,000)
4-Year Backclaim Total (5 Years Selected)€4,250Cumulative refund across 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Eligible: Standard private residential tenancy registered with the RTB.
Historical Rates & Backclaim BreakdownStatutory caps by tax year
| Tax Year | Statutory Cap (Single) | Status | Estimated Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Year 2022 | €500 | Eligible | €500 |
| Tax Year 2023 | €750 | Eligible | €750 |
| Tax Year 2024 | €1,000 | Eligible | €1,000 |
| Tax Year 2025 | €1,000 | Eligible | €1,000 |
| Tax Year 2026 | €1,000 | Eligible | €1,000 |
| Total 4-Year Claimable Refund | €4,250 | ||
How to Claim Your Rent Tax Credit in 4 Minutes
- Log into Revenue myAccount at revenue.ie.
- Under "PAYE Services", click "Manage Your Tax 2026" (or "Review your tax 2022–2025" for prior years).
- Click "Add Tax Credits" > "You and your family" > select "Rent Tax Credit".
- Enter your landlord's details, rental property address, and rent amount paid.
- Submit. Your employer receives an updated tax credit cert within 48 hours, or Revenue deposits your backdated refund straight to your bank account.
Official statutory rule: TCA 1997 s. 473BRead Rent Tax Credit Guide
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