Revenue can help tax-debtors

AS today’s pay and file on-line tax deadline for the self-employed looms large, the Revenue Commissioners has urged those in genuine distress to contact it now and work out an instalment arrangement.

Revenue collectors nation-wide are in the same queue for money as the banks, utilities, suppliers and service providers. And while they have to be as active as any of these in ensuring they get paid on time, they do have hearts, said Revenue Commissioners chairman Frank Daly yesterday.

"An important message this morning therefore is that where arrears arise, and a business demonstrates a genuine willingness to address the problem but does not have immediate funds to pay, we will usually be open to discussing an interest-inclusive phased payment arrangement to pay the arrears.