Credited Contributions - 'Credits'
This department can award credited contributions, credits, if people are ill or unemployed. People getting Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension only are not given credits.
If you get Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension you will not be awarded credits automatically. However, if you had been getting another social welfare payment which entitled you to credits immediately before you qualified for Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension, you may continue to qualify for credits by giving the Department proof of continuing illness or unemployment. For more information, log on to 'www.welfare.ie'.
Income Tax
If you qualify for a Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension, income tax will not be deducted from your pension by the Department of Social Protection. However, this pension is regarded as taxable for income tax purposes and your liability for tax will depend on your overall circumstances. All enquiries about tax liability should be addressed to your local tax office.