Incapacitated tax qualification?

[kellemarie]

Hi I am currently working part time I am a single mother to 3 kids my eldest is 11 and diagnosed with autism when he was 5 I am currently on half rate carers would I be entitled to incapacitated tax I’ve only now heard of recently

 

[KOW]

You should qualify for incapacitated tax should you have a formal diagnosis. You also need to apply for domicillary care allowance which in turn
will qualify you for respite care grant every year.
Go to your local health center or citizens information office for help.

 

[ClubMan]

Do you mean the incapacitated child tax credit?

Incapacitated Child Tax Credit

This page overviews the Incapacitated Child Tax Credit

www.revenue.ie

The qualification criteria are outlined in that link.

Edit: post crossed with @KOW's.

 

[kellemarie]

Thank you I was hesitant because I’ve only worked part time would I receive a tax refund for the last 4 years ?? I get dca and carers also thank you for your reply’s

 

[Fionclaire]

@kellemarie, yes, you can claim this credit for the previous 4 years, (2021-2024) and also in the current tax year (2025), shame all previous years prior to 2021 is now statue barred. This can all be done via My Account on Revenue.

 

[ClubMan]

would I receive a tax refund for the last 4 years ??

If you would have qualified for it for some of all of 2021-2024 then you can claim it via your Revenue myAccount and they'll rebalance your tax for the relevant years and issue a refund if applicable.

Use Revenue's myAccount Services

Interactive facility that offers individuals a quick, secure and cost-effective method to manage taxes online.

www.gov.ie

Edit: post crossed with @Fionclaire's.

 

[kellemarie]

Thank you i down loaded the forms and I am going to give it to my gp to be signed if all goes well do you know the turnaround for tax refund I’m bringing them on these first holiday next month with all the family it would be great help of if I got some refund back

 

[Fionclaire]

@kellemarie, Revenue can take up to 25 working days during peak periods, and within 20 working days off-peak, but can also be dealt sooner than these guidelines.