Could you be owed hundreds in tax refunds?
Summary
Anton Savage discusses a tax overpayment affecting 375,000 PAYE workers with Revenue’s National PAYE Manager, Aisling Niwailon. The segment explains how to check preliminary end-of-year statements via My Account and file a tax return to claim refunds, which average €600. Niwailon addresses common concerns, including joint assessments and the necessity of manual confirmation to verify personal circumstances before automatic refunds are issued.
Topics discussed
Intro: 375,000 workers overpaid tax, average refund €600
How to check your status and request a statement via My Account
Filing the return and receiving your refund in 3-5 days
Addressing fears: why you should file even if underpaid
Listener Q&A: Jointly assessed couples and filing
Why refunds aren't automatic: need for confirmation
How to log in: MyGovID vs direct registration
Refund limits: you only get back what you paid
Deadline warning: Claim 2022 health expenses by Dec 31
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