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Revenue to be ‘pragmatic’ on storm impact

Revenue has said that it will work with businesses affected by the recent storms Éowyn and Herminia to ensure that they maintain good compliance records despite the disruption caused. 

The tax body said that it was aware that the exceptional weather events over recent days had caused difficulties for many and could affect timely tax compliance. 

Joe Howley (Collector-General) said that Revenue would be “pragmatic” in its approach where taxpayers or agents had been delayed in filing returns due to internet connectivity issues. 

‘Flexible’ 

“Revenue has a proven track record in successfully agreeing flexible payment arrangements where taxpayers and businesses are facing temporary cash-flow difficulties, and we will work with those affected by the recent storms to take their financial circumstances and capacity to pay into account,” he stated. 

Howley urged taxpayers and businesses affected by storm disruption to contact the Collector-General’s office once their circumstances allowed, to agree “mutually suitable arrangements”. 

Revenue’s Collector-General’s office can be contacted on 01 738 3663, or through MyEnquiries.