How to Claim Remote Working Tax Relief in Ireland – Get Your Tax Refund!

💼 Maximize Your Savings While Working from Home 💰

Introduction

With remote work becoming the norm in Ireland, many employees don’t realize they can claim tax relief on extra costs like electricity, heating, and broadband. If you work from home full-time or part-time, you could be eligible for remote working tax relief—a benefit approved by Revenue.

But how much can you actually claim? Let’s break it down using Revenue’s official guidelines, so you don’t leave money on the table.

 

Who Can Claim Remote Working Tax Relief?

To qualify, you must:

✅ Be an employee (Self-employed individuals have different rules)

✅ Work from home for a significant portion of your job

✅ Incur additional costs like electricity, heating, and broadband while working remotely

❌ Occasionally bringing work home doesn’t count—it must be part of your job structure.

 

What Expenses Can You Claim?

Revenue allows tax relief on three main remote work expenses:

1️⃣ Electricity & Heating Costs (Partial tax relief available)

2️⃣ Broadband Costs (Partial tax relief available)

3️⃣ Employer Contribution (If your employer reimburses you, you may not need to claim)

How Much Tax Relief Can You Get? (Revenue Example)

The amount you can claim depends on:

✔️ How many days you worked from home

✔️ The total cost of your bills

✔️ The percentage of usage attributable to work

Example: Eve’s Remote Work Tax Relief Calculation (Revenue-Ireland Example 5)

📌 Eve worked 180 days in 2020, with 90 days from home.

📌 Her total yearly bills were:

• €1,750 (Electricity & Heating)

• €430 (Broadband)

💡 Revenue allows the following deductions:

✅ Electricity & Heating:

• (€1,750 × 90 days) ÷ 365 = €432

• Revenue allows 10% of this for work: €432 × 10% = €43

✅ Broadband:

• (€430 × 90 days) ÷ 365 = €106

• Revenue allows 30% of this for work: €106 × 30% = €32

💰 Total Remote Working Expenses Claimed:

✔️ €43 (Electricity & Heat) + €32 (Broadband) = €75 total

If Eve is in the 40% tax bracket, her actual refund is:

✔️ €75 × 40% = €30 back in tax relief!

*If you are in the 20% tax bracket, the relief will be lower.

 

Employer Contributions – Can You Get More?

📢 If your employer pays you up to €3.20 per day for remote work, it’s tax-free!

But if your employer doesn’t cover your costs, you should claim Remote Working Tax Relief through Revenue.

 

How to Claim Remote Working Tax Relief ??

You can claim this relief through Revenue’s online system (myAccount).

OR 🔗 Click Here to start your claim now!

🚀 Most remote workers in Ireland don’t claim this relief—don’t let your money go to waste!

💡 Check your tax refund eligibility today and keep more money in your pocket. Visit IrelandTaxAid.com or contact us at +353 858198448 for more information.