PQ 10
59 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to recent figures showing that in 2001, 41 persons earning more than €500,000, including 11 earning more than €1 million, paid no tax; his views on whether it is satisfactory that super high income earners should be able to secure a zero tax liability when so many low and middle income earners pay tax at up to the 42% rate; the steps he intends to take to ensure a reasonable tax contribution from all high earners; if he has considered the introduction of a minimum effective tax rate or the capping of reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30012/04]
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23 November 2004
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23 November 2004 · Tax Yield.
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Joan Burton
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59 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to recent figures showing that in 2001, 41 persons earning more than €500,000, including 11 earning more than €1 million, paid no tax; his views on whether it is satisfactory that super high income earners should be able to secure a zero tax liability when so many low and middle income earners pay tax at up to the 42% rate; the steps he intends to take to ensure a reasonable tax contribution from all high earners; if he has considered the introduction of a minimum effective tax rate or the capping of reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30012/04]
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23 November 2004
Tax Yield.
59 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to recent figures showing that in 2001, 41 persons earning more than €500,000, including 11 earning more than €1 million, paid no tax; his views on whether it is satisfactory that super high income earners should be able to secure a zero tax liability when so many low and middle income earners pay tax at up to the 42% rate; the steps he intends to take to ensure a reasonable tax contribution from all high earners; if he has considered the introduction of a minimum effective tax rate or the capping of reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30012/04]
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Tax Yield.
Tax Yield.
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