Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2025
393. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale for his Department to share carers income with the Revenue Commissioners; when this was agreed; the changes to carers arising from this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66808/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's Allowance and Carer's Benefit are taxable sources of income.
Earlier this year, it was agreed between my Department and the Revenue Commissioners that, from 01 January 2026, information on these payments will be included in the Taxable Payments Report shared directly with Revenue. This equitable solution removes the onus on carers to contact Revenue themselves to inform them that they are in receipt of a Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit payment.
If Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit is a person's only source of income, they are unlikely to have to pay tax. This is because their tax liability may not exceed their tax credits.
