Revenue will engage with farmers affected by Storm Chandra
Revenue is advising farmers impacted by Storm Chandra to contact them as soon as possible.
The south and south-east of the country are continuing to deal with the impact of the storm which led to severe flooding in some areas.
The heavy rain and showers which fell on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels, caused flooding of homes, businesses and farms.
Revenue
Revenue told Agriland that it has "a strong and established record of working constructively with taxpayers and businesses who experience temporary cash-flow difficulties".
"In this context, Revenue will engage with any farmers affected by Storm Chandra to ensure that their individual financial circumstances and capacity to pay are fully taken into account.
"Revenue’s approach is grounded in fairness and support, and early, open engagement is strongly encouraged," a spokesperson said.
"Revenue remains firmly committed to supporting Irish farmers though periods of difficulty.
"Farmers affected by Storm Chandra are advised to contact the Collector General at the earliest opportunity, once their circumstances allow, to discuss and agree mutually suitable arrangements aimed at restoring timely tax compliance," they added.
Revenue said it is legally prohibited from commenting on the tax affairs of, or interactions with, specific individuals, businesses or entities.
Therefore, it cannot comment on any contact that may have taken place with farmers affected by Storm Chandra.
Storm Chandra
Meanwhile, the Department of Social Protection has announced that the date for receipt of applications for Stage 1 of the Emergency Response Payment has been extended to Wednesday (February 11).
The scheme is available to provide support to people living in properties directly affected by Storm Chandra following severe weather conditions.
The measure provides income-tested financial support to people whose homes are damaged from flooding and severe weather events and who are unable to meet emergency costs for essential needs, household items and structural repair.
The scheme does not provide a general compensation payment for damage or losses incurred as a consequence of a weather event, nor does it cover damage or losses that are insured under home insurance policies or would reasonably be expected to have been covered by an insurance policy.
Neither does it cover commercial, agricultural, or business losses.
