How much to tax a Caddy privately?
I'm thinking about buying a Volkswagen Caddy van 1.6 and want to tax it privately. How much will it cost
Thank you
Michael Kirby (Limerick)Sep 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Michael,
When you tax a van as a private vehicle, for some odd reason, you revert to the old engine capacity tax system, so a 1.6-litre Caddy will be €514 a year to tax.
Why it my Ford Kuga's tax so high?
I've a 2011 Ford Kuga with back seats; tax is €580 a year; is it because it came from the UK?
Cheers
David Devine (Skerries)Sep 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi David,
Nope, not because it comes from the UK, but because it’s the four-wheel-drive version. The extra weight and friction of the four-wheel-drive system pushes the Kuga’s CO2 level up to 159g/km, and that incurs a €570 per annum motor tax charge.
How much to tax a Volvo XC70?
Hi,
I want to buy a Volvo XC70; how much will the motor tax cost?
Tara Marshall (Bantry)Sep 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Tara,
If you mean the last-generation Volvo XC70, introduced in 2013, with the D5 diesel engine, then that has CO2 emissions of 153g/km, so that means Band C tax, and €390 per year.
Will it cost more to import after Brexit?
Post Brexit 1/11/19, if I am importing a used car from the UK, which I assume is now out of Europe, VRT will of course still apply, but is there going to be VAT and Customs duty applied? For example if I bought a mobile phone from Europe at 100 Euro no problem as it's a member state so no other taxes. If I bought the same phone in Singapore delivered to Ireland it would be subject to customs checks duty etc.
Keiron Padmore (Letterkenny)Sep 2019 Filed under: importing
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Hi Keiron,
The short version is we simply don’t know. Until the UK government and parliament gets its act together and either exits with a deal, or crashes out with no deal, then everything is both on and off the table. In general, it’s assumed that the UK will continue to shadow most EU regulations in the immediate period after Brexit, which might suggest that VAT and customs duty won’t apply, and it’s unlikely that VAT would be charged in any case on a second hand car that’s more than six months old. That said, the Irish Government may take a view that, if there is no deal, it may have to protect the Irish market from the ‘dumping’ of cheap imports and may apply taxes or restrictions accordingly. The short version, I’m afraid, is that we still simply don’t know, and — given the current turmoil in UK politics — probably won’t for some time.
Are all 2008 cars taxed by emissions?
Are all cars from 2008 on the emissons tax?
Aaron Rodgers (Kilkenny)Sep 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Aaron,
Not necessarily. Officially the emissions-based taxation system came into force from the 1st of July 2008. Everything registered after that date is automatically on the CO2-based system. For cars registered between January 1st and June 30th 2008, it’s a little different. Initially, they would have been taxed on the old engine capacity system, but if the tax cost would have been lower under the CO2 system, then the car should have been switched over at first renewal. If it hasn’t been switched by now, it probably means that it’s more affordable to tax on the old capacity system, so has been left on that one.
Can our business register a commercial?
I have a registered business in Ireland. It is a dental practice. But I am not VAT-registered as we do not charge VAT on services. Can I still buy a commercial vehicle and register it through the business and tax it on a commercial basis? I understand that I would have to pay the VAT on the vehicle, but the savings in the motor tax would greatly beneficial.
Shane Curran (Westport )Aug 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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Hi Shane,
Yes you can — anyone can buy a commercial vehicle and tax it as a commercial, but the restriction is on use. If you’re using it for personal use (i.e: literally anything other than going to and from work, or transporting items for work), then you really ought to register it as a private car and tax it accordingly. It's a major fine if you’re caught displaying incorrect tax.
Why is my Jaguar motor tax so high?
My car is a 2007 2.0-litre X-Type Jaguar with CO2 emissions (V7) of 149g/km; why am I charged €710 rather than a much lower rate? It is diesel.
Kevin Kelly (Dublin)Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Kevin,
You’re charged the higher rate because your car is a 2007 registration — so it was registered before the switchover to the CO2-based tax system, which kicked in in January of 2008.
How much to tax these pick-ups?
How much is it to tax the Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 privately? I could only find your comparison with a 3.0-litre. Does it go on the CO2 or the engine size? Same with Ford Ranger 2.2 please.
Darragh Murphy (Gorey )Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Darragh,
If you’re taxing a commercial vehicle for private use then, yes, you do revert to the old engine capacity tax system. We don’t know why either — it’s a quirk of the Irish motor tax system. For a 2.0-litre Amarok, that tax is going to be €710 per year, while for the 2.2 Ranger it’ll be €951.
Can I used the Disabled Passengers Scheme?
Hi there,
My Dad has recently stopped driving; he's 88 and his mobility has become an issue. Can I apply for a primary med cert and claim back VAT and VRT on a new car? I am an only child and his only means of transportation. Also, how much would the allowance be on a car worth €40,000, for example?
Thanks for your time, John
John Mulrooney (Dublin)Aug 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous
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Hi John,
Yes, you should be able to apply for a repayment of VRT and VAT on a new car, or the residual VRT on a used car, if you are the named driver of someone who qualifies under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme. I’d start by looking at the Citizens’ Information page on this, and then contacting your local motor tax office when you’re ready to. You may also qualify for free annual motor tax. As for the allowance on a €40,000 car, that will depend on the particular model as the VRT is calculated on emissions, not price.
Will my private van be given a CVT still?
Hi there,
I’ve just bought a van it’s described as a goods vehicle on my registration document. I’m taxing it for private use as I’m not farming anymore. Do I need to get goods changed to private on the registration document? And how much will DOE test cost and will it be still tested in centre for vans?
Regards Catherine
Bridie Kenny ( Galway)Aug 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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Hi Bridie,
Yes, if you’re going to use a van or pick-up as a private vehicle, then you really ought to change the classification on the registration document. A trip to your local motor tax office will help in this regard. As for the test, yes, even though it’s now being used for private driving, it’ll still have to go through the Commercial Vehicle Test (CVT — the new name for the old DOE test) and that costs €94 for a van or 4x4 commercial.