Revenue Powers

Some powers the Revenue Commissioners now have include:-

Bank Accounts	The Revenue Commissioners are free to check anybody's bank accounts where they suspect that tax evasion is occurring. able to check the bank accounts of third parties who they suspect are connected to tax evaders able to have access to the accounts of individuals where they believe the financial institution has details of an account holders' tax liability. They no longer need a High Court order to do this. They also have the power to check bank accounts also applies to companies, trusts (and connected persons) and significantly, accounts held by unidentified persons or classes of person. the power to check bank accounts where evasion is suspected in any category of taxation the power to check non-resident bank accounts where they believe the owner of the company is, in fact, Irish resident.
Entry	The Revenue have the power to enter any premises and to use "reasonable force" where they feel necessary. This includes peoples homes. They must obtain court warrants to do this.
Suspicion?	While the Revenue Commissioners must have evidence to check bank accounts, the Minister has stated that the quality of the evidence "is an operational matter for the Revenue Commissioners...".
Gifts (Capital Acquisitions Tax)	Where a taxable gift is made, there is now an onus on the recipient and the donor to make a CAT return.
Insurance Company?	The Revenue Commissioners are able to demand all your insurance documents. They will then have a further idea as to what your assets are.
Publication	The Finance Bill 2000 introduced a new measure whereby your name will now be published in the Revenue's list of defaulters, even where you have paid the full penalties. Prior to this new provision, your name was not published where you paid the full penalties.