Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2017
32. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of tax appeal cases worth more than €1 million in appeal or dispute; the amount outstanding; the amount expected to be realised in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44709/17]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that there are currently 220 appeals to be determined where the amount of tax in dispute is greater than €1 million. The total amount in dispute in respect of these appeals is €1.4 billion. Revenue’s estimate of the outstanding liability in respect of these appeals is €817 million. This figure is lower than the disputed liability figure because some appellants make payments pending the determination of the appeal and some appeals relate to refunds or repayments denied by Revenue.
Revenue has also advised that it is not possible to estimate the amount expected to be realised from these appeals in 2018. Any tax that might be realised during 2018 will depend on whether these cases are heard during the year, the outcome of each appeal and whether any such outcome is subsequently appealed to the High Court. The scheduling of appeals for determination is a matter for the Tax Appeals Commission.
