Written answers

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

State Pensions Payments

Photo of John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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577. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48989/17]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is in receipt of maximum rate of state pension (contributory), together with an increase for their qualified adult, also payable at maximum rate.

State pension (contributory) payments are not taxed but pension payments are regarded as income for income tax purposes. The income tax liability of a person depends on their overall financial circumstances. Any matters relating to the income tax affairs of the person concerned should be directed to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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