Disability
VAT Refund on Aids and Appliances
Reclaim the VAT on aids and appliances bought specially for a person with a disability.
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What it is
If you buy equipment such as a hoist, stairlift, walk-in bath or communication aid for the sole use of a disabled person, you can claim the VAT back from Revenue.
How much you can get
Full VAT back on disability equipment.
Who can get it
The item must be specially constructed or adapted for, and owned and used by, a person with a disability. Services, rentals and vehicles are excluded.
What you’ll need
- Receipts marked paid in full
- Medical evidence of the disability
How to apply
- Keep your receipts and medical evidence
- Submit Form VAT 61A through Revenue's eRepayments service
- Claim within four years of the purchase
Common questions
How much is the VAT Refund on Aids and Appliances?
Full VAT back on disability equipment. Reclaim the VAT on aids and appliances bought specially for a person with a disability.
Who qualifies for the VAT Refund on Aids and Appliances?
The item must be specially constructed or adapted for, and owned and used by, a person with a disability. Services, rentals and vehicles are excluded.
How do you apply for the VAT Refund on Aids and Appliances?
Keep your receipts and medical evidence Submit Form VAT 61A through Revenue's eRepayments service Claim within four years of the purchase