Vol. 520 No. 5
116 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if he will ascertain from the Revenue Commissioners the reason correspondence from Deputy Penrose to the Inspector of Taxes on behalf of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath was not replied to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16217/00]
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the Deputy's letter of 6 April 2000 on behalf of the taxpayer in question was received in Dundalk tax office on 11 April. Revenue's records indicate that a telephone call was made to the Deputy's office on 13 April advising that the appropriate amendments to the taxpayer's tax-free allowances certificate had been made.
The inspector of taxes understood that the matter was closed and that no written reply was required. However, I am advised that a letter issued to the Deputy on 7 June 2000 outlining the current position relating to the taxpayer's tax-free allowances. The Revenue Commissioners regret any misunderstanding or breakdown of communications in this case.
