How Long Does Rent Tax Credit Take to Process?
Wondering when you'll receive your Rent Tax Credit refund? Here's what to expect and how to track your claim.
Quick Answer
Most Rent Tax Credit refunds are processed within 5-10 working days after submitting your claim through Revenue myAccount. The refund goes directly to your bank account.
Typical Processing Timeline
Submit Your Claim
Day 1 - Complete your claim through Revenue myAccount
Revenue Processing
Days 2-5 - Revenue reviews and processes your return
Refund Issued
Days 5-10 - Refund transferred to your bank account
What Affects Processing Time?
Faster Processing (3-5 days)
- PAYE workers (automatic verification)
- Single year claims
- Complete and accurate information
- Bank details already on file with Revenue
Slower Processing (10-20+ days)
- Self-employed individuals (more complex returns)
- Multiple year backdated claims
- Missing or incorrect information
- Revenue requests additional documentation
- Peak times (January-March)
How to Check Your Claim Status
You can track your Rent Tax Credit claim through Revenue myAccount:
- Log into Revenue myAccount
- Go to "Review your tax" in PAYE Services
- Select the relevant tax year
- Check the status of your Income Tax Return
- Look for "Statement of Liability" for confirmation
Tip: If your Statement of Liability shows a negative balance (money owed to you), the refund should arrive within a few days. Check your registered bank account.
What If My Refund Is Delayed?
If it's been more than 10 working days and you haven't received your refund:
- Check myAccount - Make sure your return was submitted successfully
- Verify bank details - Ensure your IBAN is correct in Revenue's records
- Check for queries - Revenue may have sent you a message requesting more info
- Contact Revenue - Call the PAYE helpline at 01 738 3636
When Is the Best Time to Claim?
For fastest processing, avoid peak times:
| Period | Expected Wait | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| January - March | 10-15 days | Busy period (tax deadline season) |
| April - August | 5-7 days | Best time to claim |
| September - November | 5-10 days | Good time to claim |
| December | 7-12 days | Slightly slower (holiday period) |
Claiming Multiple Years at Once
If you're claiming for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 together, each year is processed as a separate return. This means:
- You may receive multiple separate refunds
- Some years may process faster than others
- Total time could be 2-3 weeks for all refunds to arrive
- Check each year's status individually in myAccount
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