Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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141. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that can be taken when a person's accountant has not submitted tax returns and is withholding the person's accounts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22230/18]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by Revenue that in the absence of the details of the specific case, it is not possible to be precise about a suggested approach to resolving this issue. However, where there may be a dispute between a taxpayer and his or her accountant, resolution of the dispute is not a matter in which Revenue has a role. Ultimately, the onus is on a taxpayer to ensure compliance with return filing obligations.

If the taxpayer concerned makes immediate contact with the relevant Revenue office or official using the contact details provided on the letter, it may, depending on the particular case circumstances, be possible to grant some additional time to facilitate a resolution of the matters before enforcement action is taken.