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Resources

  • Home Carer Tax Credit (Tax Relief IT66)

    Irish Home Care Entitlements & Benefits: The home carer tax credit may be claimed by a couple in a marriage or civil partnership where one spouse or civil partner (the “Home Carer”) cares for one or more dependent persons. If the home carer has some income in their own right, the tax credit may still be claimed. Only one tax credit is due irrespective of the number of persons being cared for. This leaflet outlines the conditions which must be met to claim the tax credit and also contains a claim form to enable you to make your claim.

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  • Application Form for a Home Care Package

    Irish Home Care Entitlements & Benefits: You can use this form to apply for a Home Care Package. A Home Care Package is a set of services provided by the HSE to help an older person to be cared for in their own home. Completed forms should be returned to your local HSE Home Care Packages Scheme offices. Staff in that office can also help you to complete your application.

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  • Home Carers Tax Credit Claim Form

    Irish Home Care Entitlements & Benefits: To be completed by the spouse or partner with the main source of income. A claim to tax relief must be made within four (4) years after the end of the tax year to which the claim relates.

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Irish Home Care Entitlements & Benefits

For further information see citizensinformation.ie