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Ireland Emergency Tax Calculator

Calculate Irish emergency tax deductions and PAYE tax refunds with or without PPSN under Revenue payroll rules.

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1How to Use Ireland Emergency Tax Calculator

In Ireland, employees placed on Emergency Tax pay elevated PAYE income tax and Universal Social Charge (USC) until their employer receives a Revenue Payroll Notification (RPN).

  1. Step 1.Enter weekly gross wages in Euros (€).
  2. Step 2.Enter the number of weeks spent on emergency tax.
  3. Step 3.Select whether your PPS Number (PPSN) was provided to your employer.
  4. Step 4.View total emergency tax deducted and the instant refund due.

2Formulas, Methodology & Key Features

Irish Emergency Tax Statutory Rules

With PPSN, the standard rate cutoff (€846.15/wk) applies for weeks 1-4 with zero tax credits. Above week 4 or without PPSN, a flat 40% higher rate applies to all wages:

With PPSN: 20% on first €846.15/wk + 40% on excess (Wks 1-4); 40% on all wages (Wks 5+) Without PPSN: 40% PAYE + 8% USC on ALL wages from week 1 Refund = Emergency Tax Paid - Normal Cumulative PAYE

3Irish Emergency Tax Deduction & Refund Matrix (€)

Weekly Pay (€)Weeks on EmergencyEmergency Tax PaidNormal PAYE TaxInstant Refund Due
€800 / week2 weeks€320€170€150 Refund
€1,200 / week4 weeks€1,243€943€300 Refund
€1,800 / week4 weeks€2,203€1,903€300 Refund
€2,500 / week8 weeks€6,606€5,006€1,600 Refund

?Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Common questions answered about Ireland Emergency Tax Calculator.

You are put on emergency tax if your new employer has not yet received your Revenue Payroll Notification (RPN) containing your tax credits and standard rate cutoff.