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When and how do I apply?

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Apply for FIS as soon as possible after you start work, or you could lose payment.

You will need to give the following documents:

  • a number of recent payslips to show your income,
  • your latest P60 (if you have one), and
  • your Certificate of Tax Credits for the current year (if you have one).

Even if you do not have these documents when you fill in the application form, send us the form straight away. You can send the documents or certificates as soon as you have them, but please remember to state your full name, current address and your PPS Number when sending them in. This allows us to match them to your application form.

Complete application form FIS 1 and send it to:

Family Income Supplement Section
Social Welfare Services
Government Buildings
Ballinalee Road
Longford

LoCall: 1890 92 77 70 (from the Republic of Ireland only)
Telephone: +353 43 3340000 (from Northern Ireland or overseas)

If you are starting work for the first time or taking up a new job, contact your tax office for advice about your tax credits. See information leaflet IT 11 (available from Revenue) to make sure that you have the correct tax credits.

Last Updated: 29/03/2011 16:35

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