Tax back on Guide Dog:
If you are blind or visually impaired, you can claim a tax credit if you own a trained guide dog. You can also claim the Blind Person’s Tax Credit.
The Guide Dog Allowance is an annual allowance of €825 at the standard rate (equal to a credit of €165).
Use myAccount to claim this allowance.
Other assistance dogs may qualify for a different relief.
Documentation required
To qualify for this allowance, you must provide us with a letter confirming that you are the registered owner of the guide dog. The letter must be from the supplier of the dog. The supplier must be an accredited organisation (such as the Irish Guide Dogs Association). You can upload the required documentation through ‘Manage My Record’ in myAccount.
A copy of this letter should accompany your first claim. The relief may be granted for every year during which you maintain the dog. You should keep a copy of this letter in your records. You must keep these records for six years.
You should notify us if you no longer own a guide dog.
