We’re not a tech startup or a rebate website. We’re chartered certified accountants who’ve been doing tax work since 1981.
The firm was established as a sole practice in 1981, became a partnership in 1992, and incorporated as a limited company in 2011. We’re based in Buncrana, Co Donegal, and we act for clients across Ireland and further afield.
Our day-to-day work covers tax compliance, business advisory, audit, and financial planning. ClaimBack.ie is a dedicated service for one piece of that: helping Irish PAYE workers recover the tax they’ve overpaid.
Every claim is reviewed by a qualified accountant. No bots, no “tax specialists” with no visible credentials, no subcontracted call centres.
Anyone can set up a tax refund website in Ireland. There’s no regulation that stops an unqualified operator from taking your PPS number, filing a claim on your behalf, and charging a commission.
The difference shows up when something’s not straightforward — mixed income years, pension contributions, share schemes, Revenue queries, or claims that span a job change during an odd-length tax year. That’s where the real refunds usually are, and it’s where an unqualified operator gets out of their depth.
Our team holds FCCA, FCA, CTA, and QFA designations. The firm is regulated by ACCA. We carry professional indemnity insurance and we hold a TAIN (12611V) under Revenue’s agent-link framework. If you need someone who can stand over a calculation, you’ve come to the right place.
Joe founded J.G. Carlin & Co. as a sole practice in 1981 and has built it into one of the most established accountancy firms in Donegal. Over forty years of experience across tax, audit, business advisory, and insolvency — he's seen every version of the Irish tax code and knows Revenue's processes inside out.
John Joseph specialises in Irish and UK taxation, business restructuring, and personal financial planning. His CTA qualification (Chartered Tax Adviser) means he holds the gold standard in tax advisory across these islands. He leads the firm's tax refund and compliance work.
James brings FCA-level expertise in audit, accounting, and financial planning. His combination of academic grounding and practical experience means clients get advice that's technically rigorous and commercially sensible.