Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for tax credit to be reviewed and a revised certificate issued if necessary in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5059/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned called to the Revenue office in Cork in early January and was advised that he was exempt from tax. On a more detailed review, it now appears that this information was incorrect, and Revenue regrets any distress caused by the incorrect information. The most recent figures available to Revenue indicate that an occupational pension of approximately €25,000 was paid in 2010, and that a contributory State pension of approximately €22,400 has been payable since late 2010. Based on this information, and assuming those income levels continue, this person and his spouse will exceed the exemption limit for a jointly assessed couple. Revenue has issued a revised tax credit certificate based on this assumption.

If the person feels that the information held by Revenue is incorrect, it is recommended that the person concerned complete a Form 12 (Return of Income) for 2011 to ensure that Revenue's information is complete. If he has any other queries, he should telephone Revenue on 1890 22 24 25.