Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013
162. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to correspondence (details supplied ) and if there are plans to bring the State contributory pension within the standard PAYE taxing procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19436/13]
View answerWhen State pension is awarded, officials in my Department inform the claimant in writing that the pension is regarded as taxable income for income tax purposes and that liability for tax will depend on the overall circumstances of the individual. They are further informed that it is not the role of my Department to deduct tax at source but that the Revenue Commissioners will be informed of the payment type and amount being made to the claimant.
I have noted the relevant correspondence. However, the collection of taxes is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and any changes to current arrangements is a matter for the Minister for Finance.
