Emergency Tax

Emergency tax in Ireland is a higher rate of tax applied when your employer’s payroll team doesn't have enough information about your income and tax credits to calculate the correct tax rate. This typically occurs when someone starts a new job.

The steps that you need to take to avoid being being emergency taxed are as follows;

1. Obtain a PPS Number:

• This is your Personal Public Service Number. It is essential for tax purposes in Ireland.
• You will find details on how to obtain a PPS number here.

1. Provide your PPS Number to your employer:

• Give this number to your employer as soon as possible

1. Register Your Employment with Revenue:

• If you're starting a new job, register it with the Revenue Commissioners online through their MyAccount service.
• You will find details on how to do this here.

By following these steps, you can minimize the risk of being emergency taxed.

Unfortunately, the above does not guarantee that you won’t be emergency tax as the system relies on efficient communication between Revenue and the company payroll team. If you have paid emergency tax, the tax overpaid will be refunded to you on your next payslip once you have actioned the above steps.

This information is for general guidance only and may not be applicable to all situations. For specific tax advice, please contact us with details of your query.