Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
517. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the delay that solicitors are having acquiring capital acquisitions certificates (details supplied) from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Capital Acquisitions Tax Unit, Dundalk, County Louth will be addressed. [20446/22]
View answerI am advised that Revenue are not currently experiencing any delays in the processing of Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) certificates where all relevant information is received at the time of application. In some instances, Revenue may request additional information in support of the application and any delay in responding to those requests may lead to a delay in the processing of the certificate.
Revenue have further advised that in respect of two of the individuals concerned, certificates have already issued to their solicitors and in respect of the third individual, additional information has been requested from the solicitor. On receipt of the additional information for the third individual and providing all is in order, the certificate can then be processed.
The solicitor acting for the three individuals has been provided with contact details should they have any further queries.
Further information and contact details in relation CAT can be found on Revenue’s website at www.revenue.ie/en/gains-gifts-and-inheritance/guide-to-completing-an-inland-revenue-affidavit/index.aspx.
