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Home Carers Tax Credit

Who can claim?

A home carer is where one of a married couple cares for a dependent person, typically a child or an elderly/disabled adult.

How much can be claimed?

To claim the full tax allowance, the home carer’s income must not exceed €5,080 in the year.

2005 to 2007:    Up to a maximum €770.

2008 & 2009:    Up to a maximum €900.

Am I due Tax Refunds?

If you would like to estimate your tax refund, try our Tax Refund Calculator

Or contact us to find out more about Red Oak's Tax Refund service and how to claim home carers tax credit.

Home Carers Top Tax Tips

You may have been a home carer in the past for a year, if for instance, you took time off when having a child.  If you have been a home carer for any year since 2005, the benefit can still be claimed.

For more information

• Our Tax Refund Calculator can also be used to calculate all tax refunds, including home carers tax credit
• Read our blog posts on home carers