I live in Northern Ireland and work in Ireland – commuting daily. What are my general entitlement regarding work and taxation?
As you are resident in Northern Ireland you do need to declare your income from Ireland to Revenue in Northern Ireland. You will be given a credit or relief in respect of the income tax that you pay in Ireland in accordance with the double taxation agreement between the UK and Ireland You may wish to pay voluntary national insurance contributions in Northern Ireland but you do not have to. You cannot claim any tax in Ireland back unless you are eligible to do so under the various tax relief schemes administered by the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland, e.g. relief for private medical expenses, refuse charges. You cannot claim PRSI back although your contributions may help you to qualify for benefits or a state pension from Ireland in the future. Social Welfare in Ireland will pay you Illness Benefit if you fall sick and have sufficient PRSI paid.
