asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in respect of the income-tax year 1957-58 the number of demands served on employers under Section 6 of the Finance Act, 1923, to deduct arrears of income-tax from the remuneration of employed persons for payment to the Revenue Commissioners, and the total amount so collected.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Collection of Income-Tax Arrears.
Mr. Byrne
Under the revenue statistical and accounting systems, figures are not available in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. It is estimated, however, that, during the year 1957-58, the provisions of Section 6 of the Finance Act, 1923, were invoked in approximately 39,000 cases.