Ivor Callely
Question:184 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who pay PAYE; the comparative figure for the number of people on self-assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26755/99]
Written Answers. - Tax Levels.
I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested by the Deputy is estimated as follows in respect of the income tax year 1999-2000:
Income Tax Year 1999/2000
|
Total on tax record |
Number Liable to tax |
|
|
PAYE |
1,365,500 |
987,500 |
|
Self-assessment |
205,000 |
156,600 |
Notes
(1)The figures are projected estimates and are subject to revision.
(2) A married couple who has elected or has been deemed to have been elected for joint assessment is counted as one tax unit.
185.
Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the number of married couples who have a single income; the comparative figure for the number of married couples with a joint income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26756/99]
I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested by the Deputy is estimated as follows in respect of the income tax year 1999-2000. This refers to the total number of tax units on file including those who are exempt from tax because of low incomes.
Numbers on tax record for 1999/2000
|
Married, one spouse earning |
371,467 |
|
Married, both spouses earning |
232,389 |
|
Total |
603,856 |
Notes
(1) The figures are provisional estimates and are subject to revision.
(2) A married couple who has elected, or has been deemed, to have elected for joint assessment is counted as one tax unit.