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Rent Tax Credit Calculator 2026

Enter your annual rent to estimate how much Rent Tax Credit you can claim. Takes 30 seconds.

Last updated: June 2026 Source: Revenue.ie rates

Calculate your Rent Tax Credit

The Rent Tax Credit is 20% of the annual rent you paid, capped at €1,000 per person (€2,000 for a jointly-assessed couple). Use the calculator below to estimate your credit.

Rent Tax Credit Estimator 2026

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How the calculation works

Revenue uses a simple formula:

📐 Credit = 20% × Annual rent paid — capped at €1,000 (single) or €2,000 (couple)
Annual rentMonthly rentCredit (single)Credit (couple)
€6,000€500€1,000€1,200
€8,400€700€1,000€1,680
€10,000€833€1,000€2,000
€14,400€1,200€1,000€2,000
€18,000€1,500€1,000€2,000
€4,000€333€800€1,600
€3,000€250€600€1,200

The single person cap is reached at €5,000 annual rent (€417/month). Paying more than this doesn't increase the credit.

Back-claiming for previous years

You can claim the Rent Tax Credit for each year you were a qualifying private tenant, going back to 2022. The rates have increased each year:

Tax yearMax credit (single)Max credit (couple)
2022€500€1,000
2023€750€1,500
2024€1,000€2,000
2025€1,000€2,000
2026€1,000€2,000
Total (all 5 years)€4,250€8,500

What the calculator does not account for

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate only. Results depend on your actual tax position, income level and tenancy dates. Always verify at revenue.ie or consult a qualified accountant.

Reviewed by

Vitor Alves

Founder of D’Emilia Accounting

Tax adviser and accountant helping immigrants and businesses in Ireland since 2019.

Last reviewed: June 26, 2026 · Editorial policy

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