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Credit Available
€1,000
Unclaimed (4yr)
€4,250
Gauge
0.0%
Check your eligibility and calculate your Rent Tax Credit refund. Supports multi-year lookback (2022-2025), shared tenancy, and RTB validation.
Credit Available This Year
€1,000
of €1,000 max · €3,600 rent cap
Total Unclaimed
€4,250
Years Available
4yr
Eligibility Checklist
Multi-Year Claim Progress
€0
Claimed
€3,250
Unclaimed
€3,250
Total
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Rent Paid | Max Credit | Claimable | Status | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | €18,000 | €500 | €500 | Available | ⚠️ Expired |
| 2023 | €18,000 | €750 | €750 | Available | 31 Dec 2027 |
| 2024 | €18,000 | €1,000 | €1,000 | Available | 31 Dec 2028 |
| 2025 | €18,000 | €1,000 | €1,000 | Available | 31 Dec 2029 |
| 2026 | €18,000 | €1,000 | €1,000 | Available | 31 Dec 2030 |
How Your Credit Is Calculated
Expand →The Rent Tax Credit is the lowest of three limits:
Usable credit: €1,000
How the Rent Tax Credit Works
What is the Rent Tax Credit?
A non-refundable tax credit introduced in Budget 2022, reducing Income Tax liability. Increased from €500 (2022) to €1,000 (2024-2025). Requires RTB-registered tenancy as principal private residence.
Shared Tenancy Rules
Each tenant on the RTB register claims the FULL credit. A 4-person house gets €4,000 total relief — not pro-rated.
Multi-Year Lookback Strategy
4-year lookback: claim 2022-2025 at once. 2022 credit (€500) expires 31 Dec 2026. Total potential: up to €3,250 for single, €6,500 for married.
How to Claim — Revenue MyAccount Guide
Follow these steps to claim your Rent Tax Credit directly through Revenue's online portal.
Log in to Revenue MyAccount
Visit revenue.ie and log in with your MyAccount ID or through your myGovID.
Have your PPS number and Revenue password ready.
Navigate to Review Your Tax
Click "Review your Tax" for the relevant year, then select "Add new tax credit".
For 2026, select the current year tab.
Select Rent Tax Credit
Choose "Rent Tax Credit" from the list of available tax credits.
If you don't see it, search for "rent" in the search box.
Enter RTB Registration Number
Input your RTB tenancy registration number. This is required to validate your claim.
Find your RTB number on your tenancy registration letter or online RTB account.
Enter Rent Details
Input your annual rent paid and months rented. For 2026, you can enter year-to-date figures.
Your estimated refund: €1,000
Submit & Receive Refund
Submit the claim. Refunds are typically processed within 4-6 weeks directly to your bank account.
Check your MyAccount "Refunds" tab for status updates.
Estimated refund: €1,000
Claims typically process within 4-6 weeks. Track status in MyAccount → Refunds.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Rent Tax Credit is €1,000 per year for single tenants and €2,000 for married/civil partners (2024-2025 rates). For 2026, the credit is expected to continue at the same rate pending Budget 2026 confirmation.
No. Contact your landlord to register, or report them to RTB. Once registered, you can claim retroactively for up to 4 years.
Yes — Revenue allows a 4-year lookback. Claim 2022-2025 through Revenue MyAccount. The 2022 credit expires 31 December 2026.
No.
Each tenant on the RTB register claims the full credit. A 4-person house gets €4,000 total, not split.
Yes, if the accommodation is RTB or DigiTA registered.
No.
Login to Revenue MyAccount → Review your Tax → Add Rent Tax Credit → Enter RTB number and rent details. Refund in 4-6 weeks.
At least 1 month. Pro-rated based on months rented.
Only if arms-length with valid RTB registration.
Credit capped at 20% of annual rent.
Pending Budget 2026. The calculator shows an estimate assuming rates continue at 2025 levels.
Scenario-based suggestions to help you validate your result and explore the next decision point.