asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase the tax allowance available to PAYE persons in respect of the employment of a housekeeper.
Written Answers. - Tax Allowance for Employment of Housekeeper.
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There is no allowance available to PAYE taxpayers generally in respect of the employment of a housekeeper.
The Deputy may have in mind the allowance (of up to a maximum of £2,500) which is available under section 3 of the Finance Act, 1969, in respect of expenditure incurred in employing a person to take care of a taxpayer, or the spouse of a taxpayer, who is totally incapacitated. Any change in that allowance would be a matter for consideration in the context of the budget.