Dáil Éireann - Volume 502 - 11 March, 1999 - Written Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 502 - 11 March, 1999

Written Answers. - Tax Allowances.

Mr. Durkan Mr. Durkan

70. Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the correct tax free allowance for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare, both of whom are employed and have a mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7560/99]

Mr. McCreevy Mr. McCreevy

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy): I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that, according to the information available to the inspector of taxes, the taxpayers' allowances for the current tax year are as follows:

Marriage Allowance	£6,300
PAYE Allowance	£1,600
Expences	£50
Mortgage Interest Relief (estimate £975)	£303
Table S Allowance	£9,566
Total Tax Free Allowances	£17,819
Total allowances allocated to main employment	£12,236
Total allowances allocated to spouse's employment	£5,583

The balance of the taxpayers' income is liable to tax at 46%.

The inspector has issued a tax-free allowance revision form to the taxpayers to enable them to notify the inspector of any adjustment to these allowances that may be necessary.

Dáil Éireann 502 Written Answers. Tax Allowances.

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