Health Expenses Tax Relief: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme allows you to claim back a portion of the money you spent on non-routine medical costs through a reduction in your tax bill.

👤Who it's for

This relief is available to any taxpayer who has paid for non-routine medical expenses. If you have incurred costs for healthcare services that fall outside of standard routine care, you may be eligible to claim this relief back from the government.

🎁What you get

The benefit provides you with 20% tax relief on your qualifying medical costs. This means that instead of paying the full amount of tax on your income, you receive a reduction that reflects a portion of what you spent on your healthcare.

💰What it costs you

There is no monetary fee to apply for this relief. However, there is an administrative requirement to ensure your claim is valid: you must keep all of your medical receipts and documentation for a period of 6 years. You will also need to spend some time managing your claim by filing it through your online tax account.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important thing to remember is that you cannot claim relief for any expenses that have already been covered by private insurance. This relief is intended to help with costs that you have paid for yourself and have not been reimbursed for through an insurance provider.

📝How to apply

• Gather and save all official receipts for every medical cost you intend to claim.
• Ensure you keep these documents safe for at least 6 years in case of a review.
• Log in to your personal tax account via the official government portal.
• Navigate to the relevant section in your account to file your claim.
• Visit the official portal for more information: https://www.revenue.ie