Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2009
249 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of PAYE workers according to the most recently available figures; the number of PAYE workers earning less than or equal to €16,953 per annum; the number of PAYE workers earning between €16,953 and €18,354, between €18,355 and €32,272, between €32,273 and €38,329, between €38,330 and €45,000, and between €45,001 and €52,000 and the number of PAYE workers earning more than €52,001. [1071/09]
View answerIt is assumed that what the Deputy is seeking is the number of PAYE income earners in the ranges of income specified as determined by reference to the income tax record. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested, estimated by reference to the income tax year 2009, is as follows:
|
Gross Income |
Numbers |
|
€0 – €16,953 |
551,300 |
|
€16,954 – €18,354 |
47,000 |
|
€18,355 – €32,272 |
462,400 |
|
€32,273 – €38,329 |
173,500 |
|
€38,330 – €45,000 |
160,200 |
|
€45,001 – €52,000 |
132,500 |
|
Over €52,001 |
511,900 |
|
Total |
2,038,800 |
The figures are estimates from the Revenue tax-forecasting model using actual data for the year 2005 adjusted as necessary for income and employment growth for the year in question. They are, therefore, provisional and likely to be revised. The figures for income and employment growth used are based on macro-economic indicators which have been recently revised in the light of the latest economic outlook for 2009. Figures in the table are rounded to the nearest hundred. It should be noted that a married couple who has elected or has been deemed to have elected for joint assessment is counted as one tax unit.
