Young people more likely to seek tax rebates

Younger people are far more likely to submit a tax claim in the hope of reclaiming some cash, because older people fear being stung for more tax or think they are already claiming their entitlements.

The figures from taxback.com show that as people age they are less likely to apply for refunds. The average rebate claimed through the company is €840.

The study found that more men than women claimed tax refunds last year, at 57% and 43% respectively, with more than 25% of all claimants coming from Dublin.