Rent relief tax credit

Greven

Hi there,

I've a question about how rent relief tax credit works.

Do I need to apply for it each year, or is it enough to apply once and it will then be added to my tax credit each consecutive year?

All the best,
Michal

Mrs OBumble

once is enough.

but it's being phased out, so if you're not on it alredy, i don't expect you'll get it.

CL1970

it applies only to contracts entered before 2010, I think

Greven

I've originally applied for it way back in 2007.

Is there any way to check if it's still being added to my tax credit?

listermint

Greven wrote: »

I've originally applied for it way back in 2007.

Is there any way to check if it's still being added to my tax credit?

contact your local tax office, or revenue email

or use PAYE online which is your easiest option.

Greven

Ok, thanks for the advice!

Sleepy

PAYE anytime will tell you if you still have it. Mine was removed 3 years ago despite my still being on the same lease so I had to contact the Tax office to get it re-instated and got a nice little credit transfer from Revenue for the rebate. It's decreasing pretty much year-on-year atm though so don't hang about on it.

Greven

Cheers, I just registered for PAYE anytime.
Better late than never I suppose

Mrs OBumble

Mmm .. interesting. The fact that it can have been take off has me thinking ... might have to contact Revenue one day soon

JohnTheGreat

Hi all, I am currently in the process of filling in my rent tax credit dating back to 2010.. I have moved house about once a year since then, but filling in that sort of info (PSS numbers etc.) would be a nightmare for the past 5 years.

What I'm wondering is, can I just list my current address as my residence for the past 5 years? it sure will make things easier. thanks.

The_Morrigan

JohnTheGreat wrote: »

Hi all, I am currently in the process of filling in my rent tax credit dating back to 2010.. I have moved house about once a year since then, but filling in that sort of info (PSS numbers etc.) would be a nightmare for the past 5 years.

What I'm wondering is, can I just list my current address as my residence for the past 5 years? it sure will make things easier. thanks.

No, because that would be incorrect and you wouldn't be able to sign that disclaimer at the end of the form. Would also be more of a nightmare if they decided to audit you.

JohnTheGreat

The_Morrigan wrote: »

No, because that would be incorrect and you wouldn't be able to sign that disclaimer at the end of the form. Would also be more of a nightmare if they decided to audit you.

Ah thats what I was thinking, bummer. I'm going to have to figure out where i lived these past years so. thanks for the help.

ConCoBar

Hi,

I never knew about this. I starting renting my grandmothers house in January 2010 when I moved back from the UK and she moved into care. The rent basically covers the bills etc. while she is in care, it's not a property she makes money on. I pay direct debit through my bank each week and have done.

Now my prediciment is, do I contact the revenue and see if I can get it backdated and if I do, what will that mean for my grandmother? I know I'd have to give her PPS number etc.

Cheers folks!

Mrs OBumble

Who is handling her tax affairs at present? You should talk to them about it. The phrase "covers the bills" is pretty vague.

ConCoBar

My mother does. I suppose you could say it was rent a room moreso. I paid €40 a week which meant she wasn't out any money. Basically she makes no money on it, just once her bills are covered she's happy. I checked and it was Dec 11th 2009 I sent first payment over.

Mrs OBumble

I think if you go for the credit, you will open a can of worms re whether there should even be any regular bills for her (like electricity) - and whether you are paying enough to cover the cost of maintenance. This is especially so if her nursing home fees are being funded by the government under Fair Deal or somesuch.

Personally I'd just leave well enough alone and forget about the credit.

And make sure that you maintain a good relationship with your mother since your tenancy status is, perhaps, "interesting". (Apologies if this comment horrifies you: in some families it would never be an issue, but in others it can be handy to remind people that the downside of family-favours is no legal protection.)

ConCoBar

Many thanks! Will go on as I am!

Cheers!