Are Education Grants Taxable?

[obrien]

am self employed and self assessed. Have a daughter in third level and have paid rent for her. However also claimed for a higher education grant and was granted (in her name).
do I declare the grant on my annual return (as not paid to me)
Can I claim tax relief on rent paid (as paid by me )

 

[Gervan]

Your daughter's third-level grant does not form part of your income, so is not to be declared on your tax return.
If your daughter was renting before December last and claiming rent relief against her tax, ahe can continue. You cannot claim relief against your tax for rent you paid for your daughter.