Claim tax back on rent paid for your child

Can you claim tax back on rent paid for your child ?

Parents who pay rent for their children may be entitled to claim the Rent Tax Credit.

In addition to the conditions outlined in the Qualifying conditions for all claimants page, the conditions below must be satisfied.

• Use of property

The property must be used by your child specifically to facilitate his or her attendance at an approved course.

An approved course for this credit has the same meaning as for tax relief for third level tuition fees. Please see Approved list of college courses to check if your child’s course qualifies for Rent Tax Credit. The property concerned must also be a residential property located in the State.

The property must be the child’s principal private residence during term time. You can still claim the Rent Tax Credit if your child returns to the family home outside of term time. This may include:

• weekends
• or
• other times outside of semester term

Any queries on the above give me a call on 091 763817 or email me at oliver@taxreturnhelp.ie