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Does the NOx tax apply to vintage imports?
Does the NOx tax apply to vintage imports?
Dave Sexton (Loughrea)
Feb 2020 Filed under: classic cars
Can I export a new car tax-free?
I would like to export a new car, so am I exempt from government taxes?
Thanks in advance
Kevin Timlin
Kevin Timlin (Ballina)
Feb 2020 Filed under: taxation
Hyundai i30 or Opel Astra?
Hi,
I'm looking at buying a diesel 131 Hyundai i30, but also have my eye on a diesel 162 Opel Astra; which car would I be better off buying?
Maria Coen (Tipperary)
Feb 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking at buying a Ford Ranger...
Hi,
I'm looking at buying a Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi for use with my work. As I will be purchasing the vehicle will it need to be taxed and insured privately even though I would be using it to assist myself with work? If I can buy the vehicle personally, will a company then be penalised with benefit in kind even though I have bought it?
Alan Bird (Limerick)
Mar 2020 Filed under: taxation
When do WLTP emissions figures kick in?
Hi,
When do the new WLTP figures kick in for VRT and road tax purposes?
Pat Higgins (Galway)
Mar 2020 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
How do I get PCP car finance in Ireland?
How do I go about getting PCP in Ireland?
Thanks
Patricia Nash (Cork)
Mar 2020 Filed under: finance
Can a retired person buy a van for social use?
Can I buy a Citroen Berlingo and use it for social purposes only? I'm retired and just want it to carry my terriers to the park rather than wreck the car with hairs!
Donie Cummins (Co Wexford)
Mar 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Is VRT €200 on importing some vans?
Hi,
I plan to import a 2018 VW Transporter van from the UK. This van has front seats only with bulkhead (not a Kombi). It's a standard, SWB, manual 2.0-litre van. Am I right in thinking that the VRT on these vans is €200?
Thanks
Colm Griffin (Castlebar)
Mar 2020 Filed under: VRT
Will my Japanese import cost a lot for NOx?
I have a three-cylinder 0.6-litre petrol 'kei car' coming from Japan that was never sold in Europe. Will this be hit with the max fine of €600 NOx charge as there is no NOx reading available, or is there anything that can be done to avoid paying this crazy charge when it should only be a a few Euro for an engine so small?
Tomas Sea (Ireland)
Feb 2020 Filed under: importing
What can I expense of my hired van?
Hi,
I am a VAT-registered sole trader courier and am thinking of hiring a van as opposed to buying one. The rental payments through Northgate will be €715.00 per month plus VAT over three years at which time I give the van back, walk away or take another van. In addition to claiming back the VAT on the monthly hire cost, can I set the remaining hire cost against my profits as a deductible expense before working out my personal tax (income tax, USC, PRSI, etc) liabilities? I assume I cannot charge depreciation to the business or avail of any capital allowances as I do not own the van?
JOHN MCCOURT (Cavan)
Feb 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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