Question about tax in Ireland?

I live with my partner and our daughter. She is 2. My partner has a full time job. We have heard he can claim tax credits for both myself and my daughter. What does this mean? Does it count that we are not married. I know I am losing out on the homemakers allowance because we are not married. (which I think is so unfair). I have a medical card (for both myself and my daughter) because we are in the low wage bracket, but am not on any social benefits. I receive no payment from the government. My partner earns approx 390 euro weekly. Can anyone tell me how the tax allowance works. thanks

Question about tax in Ireland?

For a married couple, the amount of money you can earn before paying tax is doubled to 10,420 (2005 + 2006) plus 575 for a dependant child.

Also, the band at which tax at 20% (rather than 42%) increases.

I%26#039;m pretty sure you would have to be married to avail of this.

The revenue website www.revenue.ie should have most of the info you need, as well as contact numbers

Question about tax in Ireland?

There may not be a lot of tax options for you - it tends to be more of an issue at higher income levels. However, there may be social welfare or other options.

Check www.citizensinformation.ie site or their number on 1890 777121. Report It