Written answers

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Department of Finance

Property Taxation Collection

Photo of Peter MathewsPeter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to a matter (details supplied) in respect of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17875/13]

Photo of Michael NoonanMichael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The requirement for owners of multiple properties to file and pay their Local Property Tax (LPT) electronically is contained in section 44 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended). I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that a significant number of multiple property owners are already obliged, by virtue of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, to pay and file their tax returns electronically and section 44 is in keeping with the overall eGovernment Strategy and Revenue’s strategic objective to encourage the use of electronic channels. Revenue has developed a secure on-line system for filing LPT Returns that is user friendly and easily accessible on the Revenue website. From the taxpayer’s perspective, using the on-line system is the quickest and most straightforward way to complete and submit their LPT Returns, particularly so where there are multiple properties involved, as the system automatically calculates the LPT due for the individual properties, makes it easy to select a payment method from the wide range of options available and provides immediate access to Revenue’s on-line valuation guide. In addition, property owners who file their LPT Returns on-line will also benefit from a three-week extended filing deadline to 28 May 2013.

Section 36 of the Act allows a Return to be made by any person authorised to do so by a liable person. For example, a property owner may nominate a relative such as their son or daughter to file and pay on-line.

I am further advised that Revenue announced yesterday that, where none of these arrangements are suitable for owners of multiple properties, they can call the LPT Helpline 1890 200 255 to pay and file their LPT on-line. Before calling the LPT Helpline, owners should ensure that they have the necessary information: their PPSN, property details (including Property ID, PIN code and valuation band for each property) and details of their bank account or other source from which the LPT will be deducted.

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