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Licensee in owner-occupied house share - PRTB / tax obligation queries

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  • 19-08-2015 9:29pm
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    Domeniex
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭


    Hi , I have a question , I live with my landlord the last year, by law they do not have to register with PRTB as I live with them but do they have to declare my rent or pay tax on the rent I pay them every week ?with the tax revenue ??? Thanks


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    Jasper79
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    Domeniex wrote: »
    Hi , I have a question , I live with my landlord the last year, by law they do not have to register with PRTB as I live with them but do they have to declare my rent or pay tax on the rent I pay them every week ?with the tax revenue ??? Thanks

    If you're paying under 12000 a year then no they don't pay tax on it


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    Ken.
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    But they do have to declare it to revenue.
    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/owning_a_home/home_owners/rent_a_room_scheme.html

    If you qualify for rent-a-room relief, the income you get from renting out the room is not liable to PRSI, the Universal Social Charge or income tax. However, it must be included on your annual income tax return.


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    Zaph
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    Moved from Feedback


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    foggy_lad
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    Domeniex wrote: »
    Hi , I have a question , I live with my landlord the last year, by law they do not have to register with PRTB as I live with them but do they have to declare my rent or pay tax on the rent I pay them every week ?with the tax revenue ??? Thanks
    FYI You are not a tenant and he is not your Landlord. The owner of the house is just that and you are a licensee. you do not have the same rights as a tenant.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/sharing_accommodation_with_your_landlord.html

    http://www.prtb.ie/media-research/publications/licensees-in-private-rented-accommodation


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    athtrasna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭athtrasna


    Domeniex wrote: »
    Hi , I have a question , I live with my landlord the last year, by law they do not have to register with PRTB as I live with them but do they have to declare my rent or pay tax on the rent I pay them every week ?with the tax revenue ??? Thanks

    Any reason you want to know? The tax affairs of the owner of the house are nothing to do with a licensee.


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    Arbiter of Good Taste
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    athtrasna wrote: »
    Any reason you want to know? The tax affairs of the owner of the house are nothing to do with a licensee.

    Agreed.

    And I would add, if you have a perceived issue with the owner such that you are asking about tax and PRTB then just move out. Life is too short to live with someone you don't like.


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