Blog
26 June 2025
How tax relief can make home care affordable for you and your loved one
Did you know, that you can apply for tax relief of up to 40% on the cost of home care?
Benefits of private home care
Dovida’s person centred approach to home care comes with a wide range of benefits. Helping people to maintain independence and receive support at home are two things we’re proud to offer. Another wonderful benefit is the affordability of private home care, you can claim tax relief of up to 40% or €75,000 on the cost of private home care. This financial aid helps to make staying at home a more accessible and affordable option for many people.
Employing a Private Caregiver
If you employ a Caregiver through Dovida, we look after all the responsibilities that come with the employment of an individual such as wages, tax, insurance. Ultimately, all you need to do is claim tax relief.
Rules around claiming tax relief
If you or your loved one, are receiving care you must be totally incapacitated for the entire tax year in which you’re claiming tax relief. The Caregiver, however, does not have to be employed for the full tax year.
Rates of private home care tax relief
The amount of tax relief that’s received is based on individual rates of tax. The tax relief is claimed by the bill payer and paid by their marginal rate of tax (either 20% or 40%). The maximum deduction for employing a Caregiver in 2025 is €75,000 and the relief must be claimed every year. However, it’s up to you whether you receive it on an annual or monthly basis.
