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Separating but wife isn't liable for property tax??

  • 12-12-2013 10:15pm
    #1
    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭


    Guys

    Need some advice on this. My wife and I are going our separate ways. Last year, we both received a demand for the payment of the LPT. However, due to our non communication, we didn't sit down and decide who was paying it. Subsequently, I had it deducted from my salary at source while she didn't (I know because she told me with a smirk on her face).

    So my query is, why wasn't she hit with this too or at least 50% of the amount due? Would a call to the LPT helpline let me know if she contacted them and told them to bill me, or could they split the amount owing between us? The house is in joint names btw.

    You might think this is petty but she's looking to scoop the house, kids, maintenance, ie the works, while I'm paying for everything. Just once, I'd like to see her pay her share.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    2ndcoming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭2ndcoming


    Seeing as it's being deducted from your pay it seems likely neither of you filed a return for LPT. Understandable when you've got a lot going on but it probably means:

    1. You're paying at Revenue's estimated rate which could well be higher than you would have declared yourself.

    2. You're the only one paying as nobody got in touch so they had to pick one owner to nominate to collect from, and it was you.

    The best thing to do is nominate one named party for LPT and come to an agreement over the payment. File a return, state you'll pay on the one set date (March 21st I think it is next year?) and agree to meet half the fee each between yourselves.

    Agreement can be a rare thing in times of separation but if not possible keep the details of anything you've paid for your solicitor.


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