60,000 could be missing out on 'misunderstood' tax break

The Home Carer Credit, which stands at €1,500 in 2019, can be claimed by a married couple or a couple in a civil partnership where one spouse is a home carer for one or more dependent persons

Tax credit could ease pressure on families. Pic: Getty

More than 60,000 families are missing out on the Home Carer Credit, according to a new estimate. The value of the tax rebate could be up to €4,100 over four years.

The credit, which stands at €1,500 in 2019, can be claimed by a married couple or a couple in a civil partnership where one spouse is a home carer for one or more dependent persons.

The credit has increased year on year ...