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Can we claim Home Carer Tax Credit?

  • 21-08-2014 12:42pm
    #1
    umop-apisdn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Hi there,

    Just a quick question...

    My husband was made redundant in Jan 2012 and hasn't worked since.
    Just wondering if can I claim the Home Carer Tax Credit if he is studying?

    He went back to university in Sep 2013, on a full-time course but has been at home minding our son for a lot of that time. Would be great to claim any little bit I can, as finances are dire at the minute!

    Thanks guys


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  • #2
    2ndcoming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭2ndcoming


    Yes, as long as your husband has no taxable income (i.e. jobseekers/illness benefit).

    Benefit is the keyword there, if he's on an allowance it's not taxable so you can still claim home carer's.


  • #3
    Mrsrobby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭Mrsrobby


    umop-apisdn wrote: »
    Hi there,

    Just a quick question...

    My husband was made redundant in Jan 2012 and hasn't worked since.
    Just wondering if can I claim the Home Carer Tax Credit if he is studying?

    He went back to university in Sep 2013, on a full-time course but has been at home minding our son for a lot of that time. Would be great to claim any little bit I can, as finances are dire at the minute!

    Thanks guys

    Hi
    Just wondering were you successfull in your claim for this tax credit. We are in a similar situation in our house and wondering if it's worth a visit to revenue ?


  • #4
    2ndcoming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭2ndcoming


    You don't need to visit anyone, register for the PAYE online service at revenue.ie. If only one of you has income and the other is a stay at home parent you are entitled to the credit.


  • #5
    umop-apisdn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭umop-apisdn


    Hi Mrsrobby,

    Yes, we claimed it without any problems. I downloaded the application form from the revenue website and sent it into my local tax office. It was great to get it, as every little bit helps!


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