Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 11 Mar 1999

Vol. 502 No. 2

Written Answers. - Tax Allowances.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

70 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the correct tax free allowance for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare, both of whom are employed and have a mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7560/99]

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that, according to the information available to the inspector of taxes, the taxpayers' allowances for the current tax year are as follows:

Marriage Allowance	£6,300
PAYE Allowance	£1,600
Expences	£50
Mortgage Interest Relief (estimate £975)	£303
Table S Allowance	£9,566
Total Tax Free Allowances	£17,819
Total allowances allocated to main employment	£12,236
Total allowances allocated to spouse's employment	£5,583

The balance of the taxpayers' income is liable to tax at 46%.

The inspector has issued a tax-free allowance revision form to the taxpayers to enable them to notify the inspector of any adjustment to these allowances that may be necessary.