Michael Creed
Question:154 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Finance the proportion of taxpayers who are earning under £15,000 per annum; under £20,000 per annum; under £30,000 per annum; and more than £30,000 per annum. [13156/01]
Written Answers - Income Statistics.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested, estimated by reference to the income tax year 2001 to 2002, is as follows:
Proportions of all income earners on tax records, including tax exempt individuals, by ranges of income
|
Gross Income£ |
Numbers(000's) |
% of all income earners |
|
Not exceeding £15,000 |
924.9 |
52.2 |
|
£15,001 – £20,000 |
229.4 |
13.0 |
|
£20,001 – £30,000 |
275.8 |
15.6 |
|
More than £30,000 |
338.9 |
19.2 |
These figures are provisional and subject to revision. A married couple who has elected or has been deemed to have elected for joint assessment is counted as one tax unit.