Gerard Murphy
Question:270 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the assistance available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30516/06]
View answerTuesday, 3 October 2006
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that Revenue Job Assist allows employers a double wages deduction in their accounts, if they employ a person who has been unemployed for 12 months or more.
The double wages deduction may last for 3 years and applies to:
Wages paid to a qualifying employee in a qualifying employment and
Employer's PRSI contributions paid in respect of such wages.
The deduction is not due if either the employer or the employee has benefited or is benefiting for any other employment scheme in respect of the job.
Full details in relation to qualifying employments and qualifying employees are set out in Leaflet IT59 available on the Revenue website www.revenue.ie.
Employees will also benefit from additional tax allowances, full details are available on Leaflet IT58, also available on the website.