Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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203. To ask the Minister for Finance the outstanding balance of local property tax for a person (details supplied). [56327/22]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by Revenue that there is a Local Property Tax (LPT) balance on the property concerned of €666.00, excluding interest, for the years 2018 to 2021. Revenue previously advised the liable owner that a phased payment arrangement option is available, whereby an individual can pay a set amount each month over an agreed period.

Alternatively, they may apply to defer payment of LPT. A deferral is not an exemption and the outstanding liability, including interest, remains as a charge on the property to be paid before the property is sold or transferred to another person. The deferred tax carries a reduced interest charge of 4% per annum for the years 2013 to 2021.

Separately, Revenue has advised that the 2022 LPT liability for the property concerned is being paid through deduction at source from Department of Social Protection and will be discharged in full by the end of the year.

Information regarding the various payment and deferral options for LPT is available on the Revenue website at: www.revenue.ie/en/property/local-property-tax/paying-your-lpt/index.aspx. Alternatively Revenue’s LPT helpline can be contacted at 01 73 83 626 if the person concerned requires further information or assistance to pay or defer the outstanding balance.