Do I really have to pay back-tax?

Hi, I bought a 2.0-litre Hyundai on the 21st of July and went online to tax it this morning and Revenue wants 75 Euro back tax for July; surely that can't be fair?

Kevin Donegan (Ballina)

Aug 2018 Filed under: taxation

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Expert answer

Hi Kevin,

Fair? Maybe not, but it is the letter of the law. Once you’ve bought the car, you're liable for the tax and, if it’s taken you the guts of a month to get it sorted, Revenue isn’t going to give you a break on it. They want their cash and they’re going to get it.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe