The relief is the lower of \u20ac75,000 per annum or the actual cost to the taxpayer of employing the carer. Where two or more persons claim the credit, the aggregate of \u20ac75,000 is apportioned in proportion to the amount of cost they bear.<\/p>\n
Where several persons contribute towards the cost of the carer, the credit is apportioned between them. Commonly a number of relatives may contribute, in which case, the allowance is shared. The aggregate allowance may not exceed \u20ac75,000 and is apportioned relative to the expenses borne by each person. The allowance is commonly availed of by children paying for the care of incapacitated parents or other relatives.<\/p>\n
The maximum relief available in employing a person directly or indirectly through an agent to take care of certain related and qualifying individuals, who were incapacitated by physical or mental incapacity, was increased to \u20ac75,000 from \u20ac50,000 by Finance Act 2014.<\/p>\n\n
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