Tax Credits & Reliefs >> Tax Credits & Reliefs

Introduction

Everybody is entitled to a basic personal tax credit. The amount of your tax credit depends on your personal status i.e. Married, Single, Widowed or One Parent Family. We explain below under each heading the conditions for the relevant tax credit.

In addition, PAYE earners are entitled to a PAYE tax credit. This credit is not allowed to shareholder/directors who own more than 15% of the company. In addition children of such shareholder directors working in the business on a part time basis are not allowed the PAYE credit. 

For the 2013 tax year a single person who is a PAYE earner can earn up to €16,500 tax free. A married couple with one PAYE earner entitled to the PAYE tax credit can earn up to €24,750 tax free. If both spouses are PAYE earners and entitled to the PAYE tax credit, they can earn up to €33,000 tax free. However PRSI and the Universal Social Charge be payable based on gross income. 

We provide information on the following matters in separate articles:

• Married Persons Tax Credit
• Marriage During Tax Year
• Separated Couples
• Single Persons Tax Credit
• Widowed Persons Tax Credit
• Chart of Tax Credits and Reliefs
• Personal Tax Credits
• Personal Tax Reliefs
• PRSI and the Universal Social Charge
• Personal Tax Exemptions
• Tax Reliefs for Age 65 and Over