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Obligation for solicitor to file tax

  • 05-10-2020 9:54am
    #1
    Zedmann
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi all,

    I've recently been in receipt of some inheritance and I'm due to pay tax on it. I received a letter from the solicitor stating that they will file the IT38 return on my behalf for x amount of fees, payable from the inheritance (haven't received the money yet).

    My question is are they legally obligated to file returns on the behalf of beneficiaries or can I decline this service and simply file and pay the IT38 form myself - it seems straightforward.


Comments

  • #2
    amen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭amen


    You can file yourself. I did for both myself and children.


  • #3
    Zedmann
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Zedmann


    Thanks, got it sorted.


  • #4
    JustAThought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,324 ✭✭✭JustAThought


    Zedmann wrote: »
    Thanks, got it sorted.

    Is your guy charging e280 plus vat and admin charges for this? Seems to be quite the assumptive racket.


  • #5
    Zedmann
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Zedmann


    JustAThought wrote: »
    Is your guy charging e280 plus vat and admin charges for this? Seems to be quite the assumptive racket.

    It was actually a bit more plus VAT. The way the letter was worded seemed like they had to file it for me. I called and confirmed this wasn't the case, and filed it myself.


  • #6
    Claw Hammer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,541 ✭✭✭Claw Hammer


    Solicitors are not supposed to tout for business. You should report them to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority!


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