Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020
202. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending regulations with regard to local property tax to allow more flexibility for persons who have been in receipt of Covid-19 payments for more than six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43013/20]
View answerRevenue has been very active in supporting taxpayers and businesses throughout the COVID-19 crisis, including administering the key Wage Subsidy Schemes and the Debt Warehousing Scheme. In addition, Revenue has also engaged extensively with individual taxpayers experiencing financial difficulties due to the pandemic to agree flexible arrangements that best suit their circumstances, including in respect of Local Property Tax (LPT) liabilities.
Regarding LPT specifically, Revenue has assured me that any property owners experiencing financial difficulties can avail of a wide range of flexible payment options both in respect of 2021 liabilities and for any previous years where liabilities remain outstanding. The full range of payment options, which includes phased arrangements, are available to property owners via the LPT portal on the Revenue website at https://lpt.revenue.ie/lpt-web/views/login.html?execution=e1s1.
Alternatively, property owners can make direct contact with Revenue at telephone number (01) 7383626 or by writing to LPT Branch, PO Box 1, Limerick, where every effort will be made to agree a suitable payment arrangement.
