If in doubt, consult a qualified tax adviser

THE Department of Social Protection has now given the Revenue Commissioners information regarding pension payments made to individuals.

Accordingly, if anyone is in receipt of a pension from the department and they have additional income, a tax liability may arise.

If the individual has no additional income, then no income tax liability should arise and there is normally no need for concern. However, where someone is in receipt of income from a private pension (or another source), they may be affected.