Budget 2026: Rent tax credit for parents with college-going children not guaranteed
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Higher Education Minister James Lawless announced that reductions in student fees are uncertain for this year's budget. Parents of college students may lose the rent tax credit, which currently allows them to claim up to €2,000 if assessed jointly. This tax credit can be claimed until the end of the year, but its continuation is now doubtful, leaving parents concerned about financial support for their children in higher education.
Higher Education Minister James Lawless stated that any reductions in student fees are not guaranteed in this year's budget, creating uncertainty for potential changes.
The rent tax credit available to parents of third-level students, allowing them to claim up to €2,000 in tax credits, may also face uncertainty.
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