is it possible to claim back doctors charges?

[need2budget]

hi folks quick question, i had to visit the doctor recently and it cost 50 yoyos for the consultation...

is it possible to claim it back on tax or something?

i dont have private health insurance..



cheers

 

[NicolaM]

Hi
Yes there is, you can claim back either 20% or 41% depending on what rate of tax you pay. You can submit expenses via a MED1 form, or on-line:
http://www.revenue.ie/
Regards
Nicola