asked the Minister for Finance the total income tax receipts from farmers for the years: (a) 1984-85 and (b) 1985-86.
Written Answers. - Farmers Income Tax Receipts.
49.
The amounts of income tax in respect of farming profits which were paid in each of the years 1984 and 1985 is estimated as follows: —
|
Year |
Income tax |
|
£m |
|
|
1984 |
35 |
|
1985 |
37 |
Notes
1. Income tax on farming profits is collected with Schedule D tax generally and because of this it cannot be separately distinguished. Accordingly, the figures shown are estimated.
2. Statistics of revenue receipts are, in general, prepared on a calendar year basis and it is for that reason that the 1984 and 1985 estimates of receipts are shown.