I want to use a crew cab privately...
I want to use a six-seat crew cab as a private car; how much is the VRT and road tax on a 2.2-litre diesel?
Fergus Scully (Navan )Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Expert answer
Hi Fergus,
VRT won’t come into it. Even if you’re buying as a private buyer, you still pay the 13.3 per cent commercial vehicle rate. As for motor tax, for a 2.2 engine it’ll be €951 per year.
Can I temporarily bring my van in from UK?
Hi, I am doing some work on my own house in Ireland in 2020; how long can I keep my big van there without changing the plates as I want to bring it back to UK again?
Martin Joyce (London)Dec 2019 Filed under: importing
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Hi Martin,
It all depends on your residential status. Do you still have a UK address to which the van is registered, taxed and insured? If so then there’s theoretically no real upper limit. There is a notional six-month upper ceiling, but if you were to bring the van back to the UK and then back here again that would reset. The only thing I would advise is that you keep your registration and proof of address details in the van in case challenged on the matter by a Garda.
Are crew cab rules ok for used vehicles?
Do the new crew cab tax rates apply to second hand cars? For example, if I buy a 2008 SUV that's classified as a crew cab and taxed as such can I continue to tax it at the commercial rate? I am a limited company director and VAT-registered so the car would be for business use.
Pete Watters (Dublin)Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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Hi Pete,
Yup, if it’s been registered as a commercial vehicle in the first place, and you’re using it only for work purposes, then you’re entitled to continue to tax it as a commercial.
Can I tax this Defender as a commercial?
Hi,
I'm just wondering about taxing a vehicle as commercial. I read your article on it but what if the vehicle (1998 Defender 110) only has three seats, no back seats and is classified as a commercial van? Can I still tax it without a VAT number etc, or will I have to pay full private vehicle tax?
Martin McMahon (Crinstown, Maynooth)Dec 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Martin,
If the car is registered as a commercial vehicle, and that’s how you’re using it (strictly no social, domestic, nor pleasure motoring) then yes, absolutely, you can tax it as a commercial.
How much to tax a VW van privately?
How do I calculate the tax if I want to tax a 2.0-litre diesel Volkswagen Transporter privately?
John Fox (Freshford Kilkenny)Dec 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi John,
It goes back on to the old by-engine-capacity tax system, if you’re taxing a van as a private car, so if it has a 2.0 engine then you’re looking at €710 a year.
Can we claim back VAT on a five-seat SUV?
Can a company claim back VAT on a five-seat SUV?
Deirdre , Galway
Deirdre Dunne (Galway)Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Expert answer
Hi Deirdre,
Not any more, I’m afraid. The government closed off the loophole in the tax system that allowed five-seat SUVs with big boots to be classed as vans for tax purposes. That was all shut down in July 2018. Now, it’s always worth checking with your accountant, and you can claim back VAT against five-seat crew-cab pickups and vans, but in general the claiming back on SUVs has gone, now.
Can I add seats to my van?
For a van with (J) N1 (J.1) C (J.5) 2359 (V.7) 217: this vehicle is currently taxed at commercial rate. If the number of seats were increased from three to include two more in the back, what are the VRT implications and tax class implications in relation to cost for this conversion? The vehicle has been imported.
Phil
Phil McKeown (ARMAGH)Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Expert answer
Hi Phil,
It depends on the specific vehicle. Some vans retain their N1 classification if converted to a crew-cab, so your best bet is to contact your local tax office to get the specific details for your van.
Considering a Ford Ranger Raptor...
Just wondering. I'm looking at buying the Ford Ranger Raptor through the company. Commercial vehicle, registered to the company etc. Insurance through company fleet policy. Can I avail of five per cent VRT for pickup truck simelar to that of van BIK and am I ok to carry passengers when using it for personal use? I'm thinking yes, could you have the answer as I'm not sure.
Trevor Ecock (Dublin)Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Expert answer
Hi Trevor,
We’re not sure about the five per cent VRT BIK rate, as that will depend on your personal circumstances and how the vehicle is paid for and registered. Better to ask your company accountant that one. As for being OK to carry passengers for personal use, yes you can, but you’ll have to register it as a private car and tax it as such (which could be tricky if you’re trying to get the van rate BIK) and you’ll have to make sure that your insurance covers it for social/domestic/pleasure use as well as work.
Will the NOx levy be refunded on export?
With the new NOx tax on imports, will the same rebate be given on exports?
Michael Fitzpatrick (Charleville)Dec 2019 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Michael,
Yes, it will. Revenue has confirmed to us that, for any car imported or purchased after the 1st of Jan 2020, the NOx charge will be included in any VRT refund when and if the car is re-exported.
Should I wait to import a 2018 car?
Hi, I have bought a 2018 car in the UK and am wondering would I save a lot on VRT if I wait until the beginning of January to bring it in rather than mid December as the car will be a year older then.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Gareth Coughlan (Goatstown)Dec 2019 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Gareth,
It won’t make a huge difference to be honest. Because Revenue take note of the month of registration as well as the year, the extra few weeks won’t really affect the VRT charge very much. And if it’s an older diesel, definitely get the VRT done before January as on the 1st, the new NOx tax comes in and that could add a significant amount extra to your bill.