I was on the phone to revenue on an unrelated matter (claiming rent relief) and I referred to "my wife" during the conversation. We got married abroad (in an EU country) in August last year. However, I decided not to bother advising revenue as I understood you can elect to remain taxed as a single person.
The person in Revenue seemed very interested and wanted the details of my spouse, regardless of my choice to be tax assessed separately.
I received a letter today advising that the revenue commissioners must be informed of any change in my circumstance.
Enclosed is an "Assessable Spouse election form" which I have been asked to complete and return?
To be honest I don't understand all the options on the form or what the consequences are if I return it. There is no option on the form to be assessed as single person. The only options are
1) Continue to be assessed as a married couple
2) Have your credits divided equally
3) Transfer your tax credits to the assessable spouse.
I guess I need to hire an accountant now as I have no idea what works out best. Wish I had not rang them at all about rent relief.
Any advice? Do I need to return this form as stated?
The person in Revenue seemed very interested and wanted the details of my spouse, regardless of my choice to be tax assessed separately.
I received a letter today advising that the revenue commissioners must be informed of any change in my circumstance.
Enclosed is an "Assessable Spouse election form" which I have been asked to complete and return?
To be honest I don't understand all the options on the form or what the consequences are if I return it. There is no option on the form to be assessed as single person. The only options are
1) Continue to be assessed as a married couple
2) Have your credits divided equally
3) Transfer your tax credits to the assessable spouse.
I guess I need to hire an accountant now as I have no idea what works out best. Wish I had not rang them at all about rent relief.
Any advice? Do I need to return this form as stated?