There are calls for Revenue to change its policy on using the rent tax credit to pay off tax bills.
It’s emerged some renters have had their €500 payment withheld – in order to pay off liabilities accrued as a result of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme in 2020.
Revenue says it can claim any credits owed to PAYE employees if there is an outstanding bill, including as a result of pandemic measures three years ago.
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty believes a ‘common sense’ approach should be applied by Revenue in respect to the rent tax credit:
