Yes, you can.My dad is on the FD scheme. In addition to his assessable income charge on the Fair Deal, he has to pay €250 per month in additional charges.
If I pay these additional charges for him, can I claim tax relief on them at my marginal rate?
Thanks in advance for any guidance!
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Yes you can but it must be clear that you are not in any way being reimbursed and you are bearing the cost, i.e. your father/mother (or anyone else) cannot transfer the money to you just so that you can claim the tax relief at your marginal rate.If I pay these additional charges for him, can I claim tax relief on them at my marginal rate?
Any additional costs that are medical can be claimed by you so again it must be clear what these are.From the above, if I pay the €3k expenses, I can claim tax relief at my marginal rate
Dad's weekly income (pension) | Nursing Home Base Fee | Nursing Home Social Charges | Nursing Home Pharmacy charges | Fair Deal/ Dad Breakdown | Balance from Dad | Tax relief available |
200 | 250 | 50 | 30 | Dad (80%) weekly income 160 HSE pays 90 per week | 50+30 | Dad can claim tax relief on all NH charges he pays in excess of HSE payment ** |
…….cover the combined costs of various group therapies (aromatherapy, physiotherapy, etc.), continence wear, art and exercise classes, entertainment, etc.
It is not broken down and it is not itemised. It's just a global amount and this was the standard approach in all the NHs we reviewed prior to our choosing the one we did.
The €250 in extra charges are charges that the NH levies on a compulsory basis to all residents to cover the combined costs of various group therapies (aromatherapy, physiotherapy, etc.), continence wear, art and exercise classes, entertainment, etc.
Hairdressing and laundry are separate and additional charges and not included in the €250 per month charge.
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