What happens if you do not comply

Overview

You are not compliant if you fail to meet your Local Property Tax (LPT) or Household Charge obligations. Revenue will use a range of collection and enforcement options to collect any tax due.

Revenue conducts a number of compliance campaigns reminding liable persons of their LPT obligations. If a response is not received within the specified time, Revenue will utilise the following collection or enforcement options:

  • mandatory deduction from salary or occupational pension
  • the withholding of any refund of other tax as payment against LPT due
  • withholding of Tax Clearance Certification
  • LPT surcharge generated on Income Tax, Corporation Tax or Capital Gains Tax returns
  • interest charges of 8% per annum and additional penalties may also apply
  • referral of the debt to a sheriff or a solicitor for collection
  • or
  • notice of attachment of the owner's bank account.

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