Data reveals Mayo as fifth highest in 2023 tax rebates

County Mayo has ranked the fifth highest in tax rebates for 2023.

This comes after recent analysis on personal tax return data for 2023 conducted by Irish Tax Rebates. The data compares all Irish counties and highlights the variations in tax returns and rebates across the country. The aim of the research is to shed light on tax returns in Ireland and provide expert insights on the implications of these figures. 

Dublin topped the list with an average rebate of €583.59 per person, with Mayo just clipping the top five with Mayo (€541.41). The average for 2023 was €517.74.

On the other hand, counties like Wexford (€470.74) and Leitrim (€426.18) recorded some of the lowest average rebates, highlighting the economic disparities within the country. 

Claire Murphy, Chartered Tax Advisor from Irish Tax Rebates, said the average rebates signifies ‘significant differences’ in rebates across Ireland.

According to Ms Murphy, the data indicates underlying economic disparities. 

“Dublin's position at the top is not surprising, given its status as the economic hub of the country. High-income levels and diverse employment opportunities in Dublin contribute to higher tax returns and, consequently, higher rebates. 

“However, no matter which county you live in, there could be a chance that you are missing out on hundreds of Euros, especially due to missing medical expenses, rent tax credits, working from home and other tax credits,” continued the advisor.

With Budget 2025 looming, she expressed that people ‘should be aware’ of the income tax reliefs and credits that will be available to them, ‘such as increased rate bands…and to be aware of the changes regarding the Gift/Inheritance threshold in favour of the taxpayer.’

See below each county's 2023 tax rebate average: