Rural Life
Sinn Féin is calling for the rate of livestock VAT to be reduced to bring it in line with the flat-rate VAT addition for farmers.
Agri-Business
Documents published by the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2027 appear to pour cold water on any possible suspension of the carbon tax.
Documents prepared for Budget 2027 have floated the idea of reducing the livestock vat rate in line with the farmer flat rate VAT addition.
Flat Rate Scheme
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has reiterated its call for the flat-rate addition to be amended.
65% of employees in Ireland’s agriculture, forestry and fishing sector have no pension, according to new research.
The Department of Finance will consider the report of the Commission on Generational Renewal before deciding on CAT relief.
The Irish economy remains in "good health" with over 440,000 jobs added since just before the Covid-19 pandemic.
The National Economic Dialogue takes place today, with agriculture featuring as one of the seven topics that will be discussed.
Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has said he is currently "exploring all options" on resolving the issues for farmland under the RZLT.
The government has published its bill on a proposed Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund, which was announced as part of Budget 2024
Minister McGrath published the General Scheme of the Access to Cash Bill today, which will be used to avoid 'financial exclusion'
Farmers are being invited to attend an online information meeting on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) taking place next week.
TD Jackie Cahill is calling on the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath to amend the legislation for VAT rebates
As the issue surrounding VAT refunds continues into 2024, IFA representative, Frank Brady has called for 'immediate action' from government
The Department of Finance have advised farmers that wish to appeal a VAT refund decision, to do so through the Tax Appeals Commission
There has been some confusion over VAT refunds to unregistered farmers, with organisations calling on Revenue to solve the issue
Environment
Minister McGrath has confirmed the first details of the new Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund, which was announced in Budget 2024.
Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight warns that any proposals on a new "Site Value Tax" must acknowledge agricultural land in use.
Sinn Féin is calling on the Minister Paschal Donohoe to "correct the Dáil record" on the scope of the government's "flawed" concrete levy.
Farm construction shouldn't be liable for the new 5% concrete levy introduced today, according to IFA farm business chair
Farmers who are not VAT-registered will not be able to claim this tax back on slurry bags, the Department of Finance has confirmed.
Buildings
The planned extension of slurry storage scheme, which was announced as part of Budget 2023, will...
Minister Donohoe has announced government approval to draft legislation to establish the Credit Review Service as a body corporate.
