Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
234. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding underpayment of tax and arrangements for collection for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24917/16]
View answerI am advised by Revenue the person concerned received illness benefit, tax free. When he resumed employment his tax credits were reduced to allow for collection of the tax properly due on the illness benefit. In effect the tax on the illness benefit is reflected in the reduced net salary to the person concerned from his employer.
As the reduction in tax credits arises from illness benefit paid in the current year, a balancing statement would not issue to the person concerned. However, I understand that the position has been explained directly to the person concerned by Revenue.
In the context of discussions with Revenue I am also advised that the person concerned has arranged to forward some additional information to Revenue so that it can be confirmed that he is receiving the correct tax credit entitlements.
