TaxConnections Blog PostFor the beginning of the Post, please see Part I.

There were a number of other budget changes which will have a huge impact on our economy:

One Parent Family Tax Credit

• The One Parent Family Tax Credit was replace by a new Single Person Child Carer Tax Credit.

• This takes effect from 1st January 2014.

• There is no change to the value of the credit or the additional standard rate band.

• The new credit will only be available to the principal carer of the child.

Medical Insurance Tax Relief

• The Bill restricted the Medical Insurance Tax Relief.

• The maximum amount of the Medical Insurance Premium which can qualify for relief at the standard tax rate will be €1,000 for an adult and €500 per child. Read More