Your family
Dependent Relative & Age Credits
Supporting an elderly or ill relative, or aged 65 or over? Make sure these credits are actually on your record.
2022 refunds close on 31 December 2026
Who it's for
- People who maintain a relative who cannot support themselves because of age or illness
- Anyone supporting a widowed parent, or a parent who is a surviving civil partner
- Anyone aged 65 or over in the tax year, or whose spouse is
What you can claim
Dependent Relative Tax Credit for a relative of yours or your spouse who cannot maintain themselves, as long as their income is under the limit for the year (it includes social welfare and pensions). The relative does not need to live in Ireland. If several people maintain them, the credit is split.
Age Tax Credit if you or your spouse are 65 or over in the tax year. It should be given automatically, but it can be missing if your date of birth is not on your Revenue record.
| Tax year | Dependent Relative credit | Relative's income limit | Age credit (single / couple) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 245 | 16,156 | 245 / 490 |
| 2023 | 245 | 16,780 | 245 / 490 |
| 2024 | 245 | 17,404 | 245 / 490 |
| 2025 | 305 | 18,028 | 245 / 490 |
| 2026 | 305 | 18,548 | 245 / 490 |
What we'll need from you
4 things. Most people have them to hand, and we'll ask for anything else as we go.
- 01Your relative's name, relationship to you and address
- 02Their yearly income, including social welfare and pensions
- 03Evidence that you help maintain them
- 04Your date of birth, for the age credit
- We never ask for your myAccount password. You approve our link to your record in your own myAccount.
- Your refund goes straight to you. Revenue pays it into your own bank account.
- No surprises. We tell you what we've found before anything is filed.
Questions people ask
More answers on our FAQ page.
Does my relative have to live in Ireland?
No, except where the claim is for a child carer who lives with you.
I turned 65 but I cannot see the age credit.
It should be automatic, but it can be missing if your date of birth is not on your record. Check your Tax Credit Certificate, or let us check it with you.
My brother and I both support Dad.
The credit is split between the people who maintain him.
Start your claim
Tell us a little about you and we'll start with your Dependent Relative & Age Credits claim, then check the rest of your record while we're at it.
- Agreed upfront. No refund, no fee.
- We check every open year, 2022 to 2025
- TaxRoots is independent and not part of Revenue
Sources
- Revenue: Dependent Relative Tax Credit
- Revenue: Age Tax Credit
- Revenue: tax rates, bands and reliefs charts
Figures checked on 30 October 2026. Budget 2027 measures are announced and subject to the Finance Bill. This page is general guidance, not advice on your own circumstances.