Does your job have a flat rate expense?

• Nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, carers (Health): Many health sector roles are on Revenue's list. Healthcare workers guide
• Teachers, lecturers, SNAs (Education): Teaching roles at several levels have agreed amounts.
• Gardaí, prison officers, security staff (Security and justice): Several roles in this sector are listed.
• Shop assistants and retail staff (Retail): Retail roles in some types of store are listed.
• Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, labourers (Construction and trades): Many building trades have allowances for tools and clothing.
• Chefs, kitchen staff, hotel and bar staff (Hospitality): Some hospitality roles are listed.
• Bus drivers, airline and rail staff (Transport): Several transport roles have agreed amounts.
• Fitters, operatives, engineers (Engineering and manufacturing): Many industrial roles are listed.
• Not listed here? (Other): Revenue's list covers many more jobs. Tell us your job title and we'll check.

Each job has a set yearly amount on Revenue's list. You save tax on it at your own rate, 20% or 40%. Over four years, even a modest allowance adds up. We confirm the exact amount for your job title and employer.

Add it in myAccount for the current year, and in the income tax return for each earlier year. Or let us check all four years with every other credit you're due. How flat rate expenses work.