Social welfare payments will change dates due to upcoming bank holidays, affecting many recipients. Early payments are expected for Child Benefit too.
Banks and post offices will close for three days starting February 3. So, if your payment was set for that Monday, it’ll likely drop on the Friday or Saturday before.
This means Child Benefit will also hit bank accounts sooner. After St. Brigid’s Day, there are eight more bank holidays in 2025 to keep in mind.
These include Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter Monday, and Christmas Day, among others.
On another note, about 500,000 PAYE workers might be due a tax refund. Revenue has around €620 million in overpaid tax from the past few years.
Many workers could get back between €600 and €900, but two-thirds haven’t even filed a tax return.
If you think you might be owed money, here’s how to check. Log into ‘My Account’ on Revenue.ie, review your tax for the last four years, and request your Statement of Liability.
You’ll see if you owe money or if you’re due a refund. Regardless, it’s important to file your income tax return for 2024.
You can claim back on medical expenses, rent relief, and more. There’s a long list of what qualifies for a tax rebate, so check it out on Revenue.ie.
