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When to use this calculator
- Before accepting a pay change, bonus or contribution arrangement.
- When you want a simple take-home or conversion estimate before payroll or filing.
- When you need to convert between hourly, monthly and annual pay.
- When you want to compare two pay scenarios using the same assumptions.
A worked example
These are the example figures the calculator opens with.
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Rent Paid (€) | €18,000 |
| Filing Status | Single (max credit €750) |
For those figures the calculator returns:
- Rent Tax Credit: €750.00
- Annual tax saving: €750.00
- Monthly saving: €62.50
- Maximum available credit: €750.00
- Rent needed for full credit: €3,750.00
How to read your results
Rent Tax Credit
Review this figure alongside gross income and the local tax rules that apply to you. It is a planning estimate, not a filing result.
Annual Tax Saving
Review this figure alongside gross income and the local tax rules that apply to you. It is a planning estimate, not a filing result.
Method & assumptions
This calculator applies the Irish Rent Tax Credit rules as introduced in Finance Act 2022 and updated for 2026. The credit equals 20% of qualifying rent paid, subject to a cap of €750 for single or widowed taxpayers and €1,500 for jointly assessed couples. Qualifying tenancies include RTB-registered private rentals, Rent-a-Room licence agreements, and approved student accommodation. The credit is non-refundable — it can reduce your income tax liability to zero but cannot create a repayable surplus in isolation. Retrospective claims for 2022 and 2023 remain open via the myAccount portal on Revenue.ie.
The calculator uses the 2024 rates and caps. Rates were different in prior years: the credit was first introduced at 20% for 2022, so the same formula applies historically. Jointly assessed couples should note that the €1,500 is a combined household limit, not a per-person limit. The tenancy type field captures eligibility context; however, the credit rate itself does not vary by tenancy type — all eligible types attract the same 20% rate up to the relevant cap. Always confirm your specific situation with Revenue or a qualified tax adviser before filing.
Common mistakes
- Using an assumption that is not supported by a current local quote, bill, statement or official source.
- Treating a generic estimate as a lender, provider, payroll or tax authority decision.
- Mixing monthly and annual inputs without converting them consistently.
- Testing only one scenario instead of checking how a cautious assumption changes the result.
What to do next
- Run a second scenario with a cautious assumption so you can see the downside clearly.
- Compare the result with the related calculators below before making a decision.
- Check current local rules, eligibility and provider terms before applying or committing money.
- Keep a record of the assumptions so you can update the estimate when a quote, bill or pay figure changes.