Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax liability requirements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork following correspondence received from the Revenue Commissioners regarding his or her pension; if tax will be deducted in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3852/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a letter regarding his DSP Invalidity Pension was issued to the person concerned because the information available to them indicated that he was also in employment and therefore possibly liable to pay additional tax. It is now clear that he is receiving no income from his employer as he is on sick leave, and therefore his tax credits will be sufficient to ensure that he is not liable for tax and that he will also be exempt from the Universal Social Charge unless his circumstances change in 2012. If he resumes employment he should contact the Revenue Commissioners, Revenue House, Blackpool, Cork (Tel 1890 222425) who will ensure that he receives his proper entitlements. There is no need for the person concerned to take any other action.