I am advised by Revenue that a total of € 287 million was written out as uncollectible in 2012, which was a decrease of €34 million (11%) over 2011. A total of €200 million (rounded) was written out as uncollectible for the period 1 January to 30 September 2013.
Revenue has not yet finalised the figures for October and November.
The following table sets out the amounts written out for the periods requested on a taxhead basis.
Taxes Written Out
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2012
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2013 (Jan – Sep)
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TAX
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Amounts (€m)
|
Amounts (€m)
|
Income Tax
|
32.2
|
20.75
|
Corporation Tax
|
4.8
|
10.93
|
Capital Gains Tax
|
16.34
|
9.17
|
Value Added Tax
|
130.54
|
88.59
|
PAYE
|
39.13
|
32.17
|
PRSI
|
49.78
|
30.79
|
Relevant Contracts Tax
|
14.15
|
7.16
|
TOTAL
|
286.94
|
199.56
|