by Allan Cuthbert | Feb 26, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, Special Needs, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
No, I am not recruiting parents to work in MI6 as the next James Bond; I am referring to becoming an Agent for your child when dealing with the Department of Social Protection. When your child applies for Disability Allowance, appointing a parent as an Agent is an...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 27, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Long-Term Illness Scheme What is the Long-Term Illness Scheme? If your child has specific illnesses or conditions as listed on the HSE Long-Term Illness Scheme, your child may be allowed to obtain treatment, medicines, and equipment directly related to their illness...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 22, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Incapacitated Child Tax Credit Updated 2025 What is Incapacitated Child Tax Credit? Incapacitated Child Tax Credit is a tax credit for parents of children with special needs who are paying tax as an employee or self-employed. The Revenue wants to acknowledge the...
by Allan Cuthbert | Dec 20, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
Having a child with special needs significantly impacts parents’ personal finances and money. Maybe one parent has to reduce their working hours or stop altogether to become a full-time Caregiver. This has an immediate impact as a lower salary enters the family...
by Allan Cuthbert | Dec 1, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
Did you know that Santa may be entitled to a VAT refund on specific toys that he delivers to children with special needs? The most common items on Santa’s list are IPads & tablets Computers Apps (communication, speech, etc.) Eating and drinking aids Mobility Aids...
