How much is the Single Person Child Carer Credit?

€1,900 for 2025 and 2026, €1,750 for 2024 and €1,650 for 2022 and 2023. You also get €4,000 more of your pay taxed at 20%.

Can both parents claim it?

No, it can't be split. The parent the child lives with for most of the year gets it. They can give it up, and then the other parent can claim it if the child stays with them at least 100 days.

What if I move in with a partner?

You keep it for that year. It stops from the next year.

Separation

Single Person Child Carer Credit

A tax credit, and more pay taxed at 20%, if you raise a child without a partner, as main carer or other parent.

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Common questions

How much is the Single Person Child Carer Credit?: €1,900 for 2025 and 2026, €1,750 for 2024 and €1,650 for 2022 and 2023. You also get €4,000 more of your pay taxed at 20%.
Can both parents claim it?: No, it can't be split. The parent the child lives with for most of the year gets it. They can give it up, and then the other parent can claim it if the child stays with them at least 100 days.
What if I move in with a partner?: You keep it for that year. It stops from the next year.

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