Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
220. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the minimum cash payments the Revenue Commissioners will accept from persons paying weekly instalments at a local service providers for the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13898/13]
View answerI am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that a number of different payment options have been put in place to assist people in meeting their Local Property Tax (LPT) obligations, including the facility to pay by cash. Revenue’s strategy in this regard is to ensure taxpayers have a choice of payment options available to them from which they can choose the method, which is most suited to their individual circumstances. Revenue has appointed a number of payment service agents, An Post, Payzone and Omnivend Systems Ltd, to provide cash payment facilities for LPT. The payment service agents will not apply any minimum threshold for cash payments but will charge a transaction service fee, which will be borne by the customer. The three payment service agents have extensive networks and are easily accessible across the country. Taxpayers who choose to pay by cash on a phased basis should ensure that the full amount of LPT is paid by the end of the year in which the tax is due. Revenue has outlined details of the various payment options in its Guide to Local Property Tax.
