Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2012
185. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a projection of receipts for the new property tax in 2013; if the same degree of non-compliance as pertains in 2012 for the household charge applies in 2013 for the property tax. [56902/12]
View answerThe yield from the local property tax is estimated to be €250m in 2013 (half year charge) and €500 m in a full year. This projected yield takes into account deferrals by those for whom provision has been made. As I announced in the Budget, any arrears of Household Charge remaining unpaid at 1 July 2013 will be increased to €200 and added to Local Property Tax due on the property to be collected by Revenue. This is an important assurance for compliant tax payers that non-payment of the Household Charge will not be ignored and will be collected.
