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Should NOx levy be refunded on export?

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On 20/08/2020 I imported a car from Northern Ireland. I paid €1,494 VRT and €1,500 of NOx levy. For employment reasons on the 21/10/2020 I had a vehicle Export Examination and was granted a VRT refund of €1,464 less Revenue's admin of €100, so a repayable refund of €1364. No NOx repayment. On enquiring with Revenue I have been told that it was not refundable. Should the NOx levy be refunded too? Any help would be appreciated.

Stephen Mc Cready (Letterkenny)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Will the VRT on my Mercedes reduce in 2021?

I bought a 2010 Mercedes 350 CDI; will the VRT go down in January as it will be a year older?

Ciara O Reilly (Dublin)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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How to work out the VRT paid on a car?

Can I find out how much VRT was paid on a car?

Paul Hickey (Blarney)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Will the BMW X5 hybrid's VRT drop in 2021?

Hi,

The BMW X5 plug-in hybrid emits 77g/km and is 14 per cent VRT rate. Will this go down to 9 per cent VRT in January 2021?

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John, Cork.

John Daly (Cork)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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NOx rating for 1992 Mercedes 190E?

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What's the NOx of a 1992 Mercedes 190 E petrol 2.0-litre?

Brian Byrne (Naas)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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VRT on a new BMW X5 xDrive45e in 2021?

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Will VRT on a new BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport be 7% with the new budget figures?

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Jim

Jim Doyle (Dublin )

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Will VRT change my new car price in 2021?

We ordered a new car before the 2021 budget and paid a deposit. Even though the car won't be delivered until January 2021, I presume the new VRT rates will not change the price we agreed with the dealer?

J Fowler (Kildare)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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VRT on a car with 109g/km in 2021?

What will the VRT be on a car with 109g/km of CO2 in 2021? At the moment it is 16 per cent of OMSP.

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Dermot from Cork

Dermot Hedigan (Cork)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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VRT for 211 BMW X3 xDrive20d?

What is the VRT rate for a 211 BMW X3 xLine xDrive20d? Let's say if I put in a factory order now and the car arrives in the middle of January, will I be charged under the new VRT rate?

John Z (Dublin)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Can I pay a portion of the VRT?

Hi there,

In July I imported a 2019-reg car and was exempt paying VRT on it due to transferring residence back to Ireland. If I sell the car within one year I must pay the VRT - is the VRT due calculated on a set 12 months or whatever period less 12 months (i.e. so in November say nine months VRT)?

Joe

Joe Freeley (Mayo)

Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT

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