14/10/2014
Finance Minister Announces Tax Relief On Water Charges
In an effort to alleviate the new water charges, Finance Minister Michael Noonan has announced that income tax relief will be available at the standard rate.
It is understood the relief will be in respect of water charges up to a maximum of €500 per household, per year.
The minister added that water charges relief will be worth up to €100 per household per annum, when claimed in the following year.
(MH/CD)
It is understood the relief will be in respect of water charges up to a maximum of €500 per household, per year.
The minister added that water charges relief will be worth up to €100 per household per annum, when claimed in the following year.
(MH/CD)
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