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Can I tax a commercial vehicle as private?
Hi there,
I am looking for an option here. I am soon to change job. The options will be a company car or a car allowance. I would like to think I would be better off with the allowance as this will be a gross amount added to my wages and then taxed instead of a net amount taken directly from my wages. Probably the same amount but in reverse, but with the allowance I won't be down per month. I am wondering how possible it is to tax some commercial vehicles (the ones with back seats) as private vehicles. Is this allowed? Is there any law against this? Obviously this will increase the road tax on them anyway, but it will give me more options as am just considering these as an option.
Thanks.
Brian Murphy (Cork)
Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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
How much VAT on a Nissan X-Trail?
Just curious, how much VAT on a 2018 Nissan X-Trail?
Tracy Uzama (Tralee)
Nov 2019 Filed under: taxation
I'll be transporting horses...
Hi,
I am looking into purchasing a vehicle for transporting horses (have the EB licence) and would like to know more about taxes for suitable vehicles for private use. If I were to purchase a Toyota Hilux, what tax bracket does it come under? If I were to look at a horse lorry (would have to get the licence) what tax do they come under if it's for private use vs commercial? Would be looking at a small lorry up to 7.5 tonne (max including load). Also, do you have an idea of rough costs of insurance for these vehicles?
Thanks
Clare Gallagher
Nov 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
How much to tax a Ford Courier van privately?
How much is it to tax a 1.5 Ford Courier small van privately?
Kieran Fahy
Nov 2019 Filed under: taxation
VRT on an imported Lexus GS hybrid?
How much would the VRT be to import a Lexus GS 450h hybrid 2008-2009 from England?
Kevin Tighe (Glencormac)
Nov 2019 Filed under: VRT
Thoughts on wireless key related car theft?
Hi,
I'm going to buy a Volvo car that has a keyless entry. These "keys" only send a signal that can be received when you are up close to the car. Do I understand correctly that the devices that car thieves use can nonetheless pick up the signal at some distance? I understand that there are Faraday boxes that one can get that block the signal or you can probably reprogramme the car so that they don't work, but this obviously defeats the benefit.
Thanks Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Nov 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous
Can I insure a Ford Ranger privately?
Hi
I have a Ford Ranger insured as commercial, but as I don't need it anymore for commercial reasons I am wondering can I change it to private? I have it now taxed as private. Can you please inform me if this is possible in Ireland?
Gerry
Gerry O Connor (Kilkenny)
Nov 2019 Filed under: insurance
Value of a 2008 Peugeot 407 SW?
How much should we pay for a 2008 Peugot 407 SW with 138,000km on the clock, apparently in good condition?
Veronica Goodchild (Alaigne, Aude 11240 France)
Nov 2019 Filed under: used car values
Hyundai Kona Electric or Kia e-Niro?
Which is the best electric car - Hyundai Kona or Kia Niro?
Patrick Garvey (Carrickmacross)
Nov 2019 Filed under: electric cars
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