Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 305: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 should be paying income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10047/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the person has not paid any income tax on his pensions because his income has been below the relevant exemption limits. He has consequently not been in contact with Revenue for many years. However, deposit interest retention tax was deducted from interest which he and his wife received on their investment income. Owing to their age and income level, they are entitled to a refund of deposit interest retention tax amounting to €3,769.18 for the past four years. A cheque will issue shortly.

The Revenue Commissioners have been in contact with the person concerned and advised him that he may be due further refunds in respect of deposit interest retention tax. On receipt of the relevant details from the financial institutions, any further refund due will be dealt with without delay.