Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016
94. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if owners of more than one property, which are each subject to the local property tax, may pay all their tax liabilities through the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6461/16]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that owners of more than one residential property are required to meet their Local Property Tax (LPT) filing and payment obligations electronically in accordance with Section 44 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended).
The Act does not provide for such property owners to pay their LPT liabilities through the approved payment service providers, including the post office network.
To facilitate the electronic process, Revenue provides an online service via the Revenue website at www.revenue.ie that is both secure and user friendly.
The service provides a wide range of single and phased payment options including debit/credit cards, Single Debit Authority (SDA), which operates like an electronic cheque, Deduction at Source from salary or pension and Direct Debit.
The service also facilitates multiple property owners in selecting different payment alternatives for each individual property should they choose to do so.
