Will my 2008 Focus tax change in Jan 2021?
Hi,
I bought a new Ford Focus 1.4 petrol in February 2008. Will my motor tax increase in the new motor tax scheme?
Maeve Liston (Limerick )Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Maeve,
Assuming your car is taxed according to its engine size, then there will be no changes to its taxation from January 2021. If it's taxed according to its CO2 emissions, it's possible that there will be a small increase, but nothing drastic. We don't have the full details of the new motor tax scheme as yet.
Thinking of buying an L200 for private use...
Hi,
I am looking at buying a 2008 Mitsubshi L200; it's registered as a commercial vehicle with the current owner. I will buy as a private customer, so I will have to change the class of the vehicle. Do you know how I would go about this as I cannot get a quote for insurance until the class is changed and don't want to go ahead and buy if the insurance will be through the roof. Also, how much would the tax be yearly?
Thank you
Jack
Jack Kavanagh (Meath)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Jack,
Motor tax for a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 is going to be chunky, because it is powered by a 2.5-litre engine and, when taxing a commercial as a private car, you have to revert to the old by-engine-capacity tax system, so it’s €1,080 a year.
As for getting it changed over, all you have to do is ring up your local motor tax office and tell them what you want to do, and they’ll guide you through the process.
As for insurance, as ever in Ireland it’s think of a number and double it, but there are some specialist van insurers out there (InsureMyVan for example) who might be able to work out a better quote. Shop around is our advice.
How much to tax a 2011 BMW 730d?
How much is it to tax a 2011 BMW 730d?
James Cash (Blanchardstown )Sep 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi James,
That car should be in Band E for motor tax (171-190g/km), which currently costs €750 per annum.
VRT and tax on imported Toyota Hilux?
Hi,
I am relocating to Ireland (Co Cork) and I have purchased a Toyota Hilux pick up truck, but I am confused as to the rates of VRT. I will be starting a dog kennels business and using the truck for the business. Do I qualify for the €333 tax or is it something different? Car is a 67 plate bought in the UK, VAT paid, 2.2-litre automatic with 21,000 miles on the clock.
I really appreciate your help as it is very confusing on the Revenue website.
Many thanks
Mark
Mark Hartin (Basingstoke)Sep 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Mark,
As far as VRT is concerned, pickup trucks generally fall into Category B for tax, which means you’ll pay 13.3 per cent of the Irish Open Market Selling Price, as defined by Revenue. A 2017 Hilux will generally run at about €23,000 on the Irish market, so you’ll be paying in and around €3,000 in VRT.
That €333 rate is the annual rate of motor tax for a commercial vehicle, though be aware that you cannot use the vehicle for any private reasons if you tax it as a commercial.
Tax cost for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
What is the annual motor tax for a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 Automatic?
Many thanks.
Michael
Michael Ruddy (Cootehill )Sep 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Michael,
The engine size is 1,995cc, so it sits in the 1,901cc to 2,000cc band, currently costing €710 per annum.
Is pre-2008 tax for petrol and diesel different?
Hi.
Is there a difference in motor tax between petrol and diesel pre-2008 cars?
Dean Kinsella (Westport)Sep 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Dean,
Not specifically. Pre-2008 motor tax is calculated on engine capacity, so there’s no direct distinction between petrol or diesel engines.
Motor tax on this imported Ford?
What would be the motor tax on a Titanium X 120hp five-door auto? The car is registered in the North and VRT is €7,998.
Teresa Sheehy (Limerick)Sep 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Teresa,
Well, it’s a Ford of some kind, so I’m going assume, from that VRT amount, that it’s a Mondeo? That has CO2 emissions of 107g/km so will cost you €190 per year to tax.
Can I insure and tax a Caddy privately?
Can I insure a 1.9 Caddy and tax it privately?
Shane Kennedy (Kilmakthoms )Sep 2020 Filed under: insurance
Expert answer
Hi Shane,
Yes you can. The tax part is pretty simple — you just call into or phone your local motor tax office and let them know that you want to convert the van to private tax. With a 1.9-litre engine, you’ll pay €710 per year in motor tax. Insurance, to judge from the responses we’ve had from some readers, is a little more tricky, but is possible. You’ll probably have to do a good bit of phoning around, or possibly get in touch with a good local broker.
Is it cheaper to tax an LPG-fuelled car?
Does a 3.2 petrol engine converted to LPG, a 2000 model, qualify for a tax reduction based on CO2 emissions being certified by the NCT centre?
Tommy Carey (Moate. Co Westmeath )Sep 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Tommy,
Sorry, but no. As far as Revenue and the motor tax system are concerned, a car will always be taxed on its original, homologated figure, whether that be the engine’s swept capacity or its CO2 emissions. An LPG conversion is considered an aftermarket modification and so isn’t taken into account for tax purposes.
I gave my car for scrappage to a fraudster...
I stupidly gave a car I wanted scrapped to a fraudster and now I'm getting renewal motor tax forms for it as it's still registered in my name. What can I do to stop this now?
Jimmy Gallagher (Bettystown)Sep 2020 Filed under: scrappage
Expert answer
Hi Jimmy,
OK, first of all have you reported all of this to the Gardaí? That should definitely be your first port of call. When reporting, ask the Guards for an incident number or a case number, and then write to your local motor tax office, explaining the circumstances, quoting the incident number and if possible the name of the investigating Garda. That should be enough to clear it up, but it would also be a good idea to have a chat with your solicitor about it.