Deadline for property tax option looms
However, thousands who paid last year’s half year through a phased deduction from salaries, pensions, and direct debits, as well as those who received exemptions, will not be contacted as whatever took place this year will continue.
Last year, homeowners were able to pay by lump sum, in one direct debit, by debit or credit card, or by cash, cheque or postal order — if they want to repeat this, they must tell Revenue.
According to Revenue, “all you need to do is decide how you want to pay for 2014, fill in the payment instruction either online or on paper and send it back by the deadline”.
There is no need to re-value property — but last year’s lump sum householders will have to confirm their preferred payment method within weeks.
Notification must be received by Nov 7 if being sent by paper whereas those choosing to file their payment option online will have until Nov 27.
Those who paid by lump sum last year can change to spreading payment evenly throughout the year and can pay by way of phased direct debit, phased deduction from salary, pension, or government payment.
Payments can also be spread throughout the year by making payments at post offices, at Omnivend self service kiosks or at Payzone outlets.
If people wish to change your payment method, they can do so online at www.revenue.ie. If assistance is required, can contact the property tax helpline on 1890 200 255.
Hundreds of thousands of people who are due to file their self-employed tax returns in the coming weeks have also been warned they risk a Revenue audit if they fail to pay the property tax.
Up to 600,000 farmers and self employed people are expected to file tax returns in the next three weeks with those who submit their return online having until Nov 14.
Up to 159,000 households or one in 10 of Irish homes have not paid the controversial property tax.
