Vol. 482 No. 2
70 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Finance if the correct tax free allowance has been issued to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who is commencing a community employment scheme and is a lone parent; and, if not, if it will be rectified. [17509/97]
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer is in receipt of the correct tax free allowances.
In addition to her income from her employment, the taxpayer received a lone parent allowance from the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs. This allowance is taxable but is paid gross by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs, i.e. without tax being deducted. The tax due on the lone parent allowance is collected by reducing the taxpayer's tax free allowance by an amount equal to the lone parent allowance she receives.
The taxpayer's gross tax free allowances amount to £6,620 and her lone parent allowance is £5,090. The taxpayer's net tax free allowances for the current tax year are therefore £1,530 per annum or £29.40 per week.
71 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the correct tax free allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17552/97]
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer's tax free allowances are in accordance with the most recent information provided by her.
In addition to her income from her employment, the taxpayer received a lone parent allowance from the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs. This allowance is taxable but is paid gross by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs, i.e. without tax being deducted. The tax due on the lone parent allowance is collected by reducing the taxpayer's tax free allowances by an amount equal to the lone parent allowance she receives.
The taxpayer's gross tax free allowances amount to £6,600 and her lone parent allowance is £4,270. The taxpayer's net tax free allowances for the current tax year are therefore £2,330 per annum or £44.81 per week.
