The Widowed Parent’s Tax Credit is for widowed individuals or surviving civil partners with dependent children. It lasts for five years after the year of bereavement.
Amounts in 2025:
- 1st year: €3,600
- 2nd year: €3,150
- 3rd year: €2,700
- 4th year: €2,250
- 5th year: €1,800
You must have a dependent child living with you and not be remarried or cohabiting. Only one credit can be claimed per year, regardless of how many children you have.
