The People who live with a person over 65 years of age will be able to benefit from an aid of 1,150 euros from the Tax Agency if they meet certain requirements. Specifically, it is a tax benefit that consists of the deduction of 1,150 euros in the Income Tax Return, for each elderly person living at home. The objective is to alleviate the economic burden of these households that are often drowned by expenses, and find it difficult to cover basic needs.
How much can I deduct for having an elderly person in my care?
This is not a fixed amount, because If the person is over 75 years old, a deduction of 1,400 euros must be added to the previous one. In this way, for example, if a 66-year-old person and another 78-year-old live in a house, a total of 3,700 euros could be deducted (1,150 x 2 + 1,400). They are similar to those attributed to people with a disability of at least 33%.
Requirements to request the aid of 1,150 euros if I live with a person over 65 years of age
Not everyone who lives with someone over 65 years of age will be able to collect it. If you want to request the aid of 1,150 euros, the Tax Agency explains in a brochure that The following requirements must be met:
- He must be ascendant. The Treasury considers that they are the parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents from whom the taxpayer is descended, “and who are linked by kinship in a straight line by consanguinity or adoption, without including people linked to the taxpayer by kinship in collateral line.” The latter refers to uncles, great-uncles or in-laws.
- The ascendant must be over 65 years old on the date of tax accrual, or have at least a degree of disability of 33%.
- Both must have lived together in the family home for a time equal to or greater than half of the tax period. If they are admitted to specialized centers for having a recognized disability, but depend directly on the taxpayer, they can also request it.
- The ascending person has not been able to have income greater than 8,000 euros per yearexcept for those that are exempt from taxation.
- It will not apply to taxpayers who declare a Personal income tax of more than 1,800 euros.
It is very important to note that the Tax Agency explains that “in the event of the death of an ascendant that generates the right to the minimum for this concept, the applicable amount is 1,150 euros.”
To apply for help if you live with someone over 65 years of age and meet the above requirements, only You have to indicate it when you make your Income Tax Return.
Other economic benefits for dependency
This tax benefit in the Income Tax Return is not the only help for families who are responsible for dependent people. The autonomous communities manage what is known as help with dependency. What differentiates it from the other benefits is that it Family income is not taken into account. They pay special attention to the degree of dependency and need of the person, who in this case can be either an adult or a minor.
The Law for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy and Care for People in a Dependency Situation is regulated by Law 39/2006 and states that They can only benefit from it when the degree of dependency is recognized.
Also It applies to children under 3 years old with special needs. In this case, to access this aid it is essential to reside in Spain for at least 5 years. For children, this criterion applies to legal guardians. Dependency is granted after an assessment by a professional who recognizes what the degree is and everything it needs.
The Amounts can reach up to 747 euros in 2024, depending on the degree of dependency.