Job Assist (Long Term Unemployed taking up a Job)

There is a special tax relief for people who have been unemployed for one year or more and who take up a job. The tax relief is granted on a decreasing scale over a three year period. An additional tax relief is granted for each qualifying child.

Further Information

• Leaflet IT 58 - Revenue Job Assist - Information for Employees
• Leaflet IT 59 - Revenue Job Assist - Information for Employers
• Revenue Job Assist FAQs (PDF, 100KB)

Claim Form

Form RJA - Revenue Job Assist Claim Form (PDF, 325KB)

Part 1 to be completed by employee.

Part 2 to be completed by employer.

Relief Due

Refer to charts for allowance due.

(Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF)

Updated: November 2012

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