Thousands of workers face tax bill 'up to €1,400' for Covid wage subsidies

Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson, Pearse Doherty says clawing back some of the taxes is unfair. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

It is expected thousands of workers who were put on wage subsidies last year will be told next week of any taxes due.

Employees who were on the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme and the Pandemic Unemployment Payment must settle outstanding Revenue bills, which could amount to more than €1,000.