Emigrants missing out on tax refunds

THOSE thinking of emigrating or who have recently returned to Ireland could be missing out on hundreds of euro by not claiming tax back.

The news comes as it is revealed that one-in-three people aged between 18 and 24 are considering emigrating, according to an Irish Examiner survey.

Tax specialist with Taxback.com Christine Keily said the company has seen an increased number of people approaching them for assistance in finalising their tax affairs in the year that they emigrate.