Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
175. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 and the collection of property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19131/13]
View answerThe Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended) provides that Revenue is responsible for the administration of Local Property Tax (LPT). A key aspect of the work undertaken by Revenue in this regard was the development of a register of residential properties in the State. The register was developed using data drawn from a range of sources including Revenue’s own databases, the Local Government Management Agency database and data from utility companies. Data from the various sources were cross-checked to ensure that the register is as accurate as possible. The register is being used to issue correspondence to property owners and work is still in progress to refine it.
I am informed that, while every effort has been made to correctly match residential properties to owners, in a small percentage of cases the register contains duplicate entries for a single address. Where a property owner receives a duplicate Return in respect of a single property it is important that neither of the returns is ignored. The owner should file the correct return and advise Revenue of the duplicate either in writing or by contacting the Revenue LPT helpline at 1890 200 255. No supporting documentation is required in order to remove a duplicate entry from the LPT Register. I am advised that the property owner in question has already contacted Revenue and the duplicate property in question has now been removed from the LPT Register.
