We take the hassle out of tax
Our seamless, simple service means peace of mind – you’ll know everything’s handled by experts.
We’re public sector finance experts and have helped public sector employees like you with their tax for nearly 50 years – so we understand your needs. We'll complete your tax return for you to ensure you're tax compliant and to save you time, hassle and money.
Our seamless, simple service means peace of mind – you’ll know everything’s handled by experts.
Last year a huge 82% of our PAYE customers enjoyed a tax refund.
Last year our PAYE customers' average tax refund was €1,200.
We claimed back €3.5 million in overpaid tax last year for our customers* – putting money back in their pocket.
*Source: Cornmarket PAYE Tax Return client statistics, 2017.
Like all tax credits, this is money off your tax bill. Flat rate expenses are job-related tax relief, received by nurses, teachers and certain other professions. They’re given at your marginal rate of tax.
For example:
**2018 tax credits
Help to Buy (HTB) This scheme allows first time buyers to claim a tax rebate equal to 5% of the value of the house – up to €20,000.
Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) This provides relief from income tax for homeowners, landlords and local authority tenants. You can claim HRI tax credits for repairs, renovations and improvements to your home or rental property if you use a contractor who is participating in the HRI scheme.
This information is correct as of August 2018.
Education fees You can claim tax relief on fees over €3,000 (per household) that you have paid for approved third level education courses. The maximum fees you can claim are €7,000 per student per year. The first €3,000 for full-time courses is not claimable.
Medical You can claim for tax relief at 20% for the following expenses:
This information is correct as of August 2018.
While you’re employed, and making pension contributions, you may be entitled to tax relief.
You can also claim tax relief on deductions from your Gratuity Lump Sum and any Single Premium AVC contributions you may make.
You can claim the Home Carer Tax Credit of €1,200 (2018 rate) if you, or someone else you live with is staying at home to care for a dependent person other than your spouse.
You're able to earn up to €7,200 a year and still claim this credit.
If you have an Income Protection policy, you’re able to claim tax relief on your premiums if you pay through Direct Debit.
If you pay your premiums through salary deduction, your tax relief will be applied automatically at source.
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Read morePlease note: For PAYE Tax Returns: Following calculation of your tax return, if, based on the information you have provided we calculate that a refund is due, we will file your return automatically for you (we may contact you to obtain your approval before filing). If our calculation indicates that you owe money to Revenue we will request your approval to file your return. For Non-PAYE Tax Returns: We will only file a return after requesting your approval to do so.
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View DocumentWe’ve been helping public sector workers with their tax for nearly 50 years. We understand your needs. With our experience and expertise, we’ll find out if you’re due a refund and ensure you're tax compliant – with no jargon and no hassle.
With our Tax Return Service you'll also enjoy exclusive benefits on Cornmarket products. These include:
Our free Online Will Service, valued at €75, includes:
As Ireland's largest health insurance broker, in one simple and quick call we:
Discount must be requested at quotation stage and cannot be issued retrospectively. This discount will be applied by waiving our health insurance comparison service fee.
Find out moreSmile! Our dental insurance plans are designed to promote regular and preventative dental care. They include great benefits:
Discount must be requested at quotation stage and cannot be issued retrospectively. If the dental policy is cancelled within the first 3 months of the policy the customer will not receive the €30 refund.
€30 is made up of Cornmarket's €24 Administration Fee and €6 commission from insurer. A cheque will be posted to the policyholder's address within 12 weeks of the policy purchase date.
Dental Insurance is underwritten by DeCare Dental Insurance Ireland DAC.
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