Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
112 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Finance if he will expedite matters in relation to problems relating to outstanding tax in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Longford which is impacting on their ability to conduct their business in view of the fact that they are unable to apply for tax clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27285/12]
View answerI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the persons concerned have failed to file Income Tax returns for 2010 or VAT returns for 2011 or 2012 to date. In addition, Income Tax for 2007 and 2008 and Preliminary Tax for 2011 has not been paid. The persons concerned have recently been in contact with the Collector General's Office in relation to this matter. Arising from that contact, they will be aware that until such time as the outstanding tax returns are filed, Revenue is not in a position to quantify the tax outstanding or to decide if the informal phased payment arrangement currently in place is sufficient to clear the arrears within a reasonable timeframe. Until such time as they can do this, Revenue will not be in a position to consider issuing a tax clearance certificate.
The persons concerned should now file all outstanding tax returns. The issue of the tax clearance certificate can then be considered further.
