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Home Carers Tax Credit

"You may have been a home carer in the past for a year, if you took time off when having a child or been unemployed.

If you have been a home carer for any year since 2009, the benefit can still be claimed." Frances

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.

2009 - 2010: Maximum Home Carers Tax Credit of €900.

2010 - 2012: Maximum Tax Credit Reduced to €810

Even if both you and your spouse earn over €5,080, there are other refunds you may be due, so make sure to talk to one of our tax team.

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.

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