Dirt: a limited incentive for first-time buyers relief

Comment: Dirt tax relief for first-time buyers is a drop in the ocean compared to reliefs previously available

First-time buyers using savings account monies for a deposit for purchasing a house, apartment, or a self-build property, may be able to get a refund of the Deposit Interest Retention Tax (Dirt) paid on that account.

Available relief

Following on from a line of government schemes assisting first-time buyers, the Dirt relief is available to properties purchased or built between October 14, 2014 and December 31, 2017 where:

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