Tax and Social Welfare Codes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Questions (202)

Peter Mathews

Question:

202. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) in respect of the tax payments [3854/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

The payment of income tax and universal social charge (USC) on income are statutory obligations on both employees and self-employed which are legislated for in the Houses of the Oireachtas. Individuals that are subject to income tax and USC do not accumulate entitlements or specific benefits but do benefit from the services provided by the State.