Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
235. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance the process to apply for the rent tax credit if you do not have a MyGovID; the process to apply for the rent tax credit if you do not have internet access; if there is a paper application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42235/23]
View answer236. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance the process for setting up a revenue online account when you do not have two of the three IDs, such as a driving license and information about your income tax notice of assessment or acknowledgement of a self-assessment, which some people do/do not have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42236/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together.
The Rent Tax Credit, as provided for in section 473B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997), was introduced by Finance Act 2022 and may be claimed in respect of qualifying rent paid in the years 2022 to 2025 inclusive.
Customers can claim the credit for 2022 by completing their Income Tax Return, either online via MyAccount or by completing a paper return. The Rent Tax Credit for 2023 can be claimed in real time using myAccount or by completing a paper return after the year end.
I am advised by Revenue that customers without a MyGovID can set up a Revenue online account (known as myAccount) and avail of instant access if they have two of the three proofs of identity. If a customer cannot provide the required proofs of identity, the application for myAccount is reviewed and Revenue will contact the customer. If, at that point, it is possible to confirm the applicant’s details, access to myAccount will be processed.
Where it is not possible to confirm the details, the applicant may need to update information held by Revenue or the Department of Social Protection. After those necessary updates have been completed, the applicant can re-apply to register for myAccount.
Customers who are unable to use Revenue’s online services can order paper Income Tax returns by calling Revenue’s 24-hour automated voicemail forms ordering service on 01 738 3675, and providing the following information: the title of the form and year (if applicable), the number of forms, their name, their Personal Public Service Number (PPSN), their telephone number and their full postal address, including Eircode.
