Dependant relative tax relief

[Ballybrone]

Hi im currently paying my Dads Nursing home fees every month for the past 4 years and claiming the 40% tax relief at the end of the year but just heard that I may be entitled to claim the dependant relative tax credit as well ,whats the situation can I claim it on the basis that im maintaining him.

 

[RedOnion]

Your dad's income from all sources (including state pension) will determine if you're eligible. Up until this year, the credit was only 70 per annum, so I'd imagine many people haven't claimed it.

Summary info here:

Dependent Relative Tax Credit

This page explains the Dependent Relative Tax Credit

www.revenue.ie

"You can receive a tax credit of €245 with effect from 01January 2021 (€70 for previous years)..

You will not receive a tax credit if your dependent relative's income exceeds €15,740 with effect from 01 January 2021 (€15,060 for 2020)

All of your dependent relative's income is included for the income limit purposes."