asked the Minister for Finance the reason a couple living together are only allowed a single person's tax allowance when the Department of Social Welfare assess such couples on a par with married couples for means testing for social welfare benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Tax Allowance for Couple.
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As the Deputy will be aware, there are no special tax allowances for unmarried couples living together as man and wife. This tax treatment reflects the general law relating to marriage.