Tax

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

A VAT issue that arose in Budget 2026 regarding the tax levied on non-VAT-registered farmers' livestock sold through marts is on the Department of Finance's radar.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Tax officials aware VAT anomaly could be turning farmers away from marts

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Why financial planning for farm families is simpler than you think

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Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

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Colm McCarthy: can all Ireland's racecourses survive?

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The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

Succession is stalling because the key issues are not being addressed early enough or at all, writes Donal Riordan, head of FBD Life and Pensions.

NEWS 16 June 2026

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

'Plan early, plan often' on farm succession - ifac

Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, outlines the importance of putting a succession plan and will in place as early as possible.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Dairy farmers find no success in appealing Revenue VAT claim-back refusals

Dairy farmers find no success in appealing Revenue VAT claim-back refusals

The Tax Appeals Commission has sided with Revenue in two recent VAT claim-back appeals taken by dairy farmers who invested in milking parlour equipment.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Gardaí seize tractor with no insurance or tax

Gardaí seize tractor with no insurance or tax

Gardaí said they stopped the "vehicle after the driver decided to take a sudden detour on seeing the roads policing checkpoint ahead".

NEWS 16 June 2026

Fuel excise cuts to be reversed gradually

Fuel excise cuts to be reversed gradually

Full taxes and levies will be restored on a phased basis between September and December.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Exploring tax considerations for succession and how contract rearing could offer a middle ground option.

L2 16 June 2026

15 people fined for misuse of green diesel by Revenue

15 people fined for misuse of green diesel by Revenue

An agricultural contractor and a vet are named on the list for failing to lodge VAT and income tax returns, while a farmer has secured a settlement of €93,483 for under-declaration of VAT.

NEWS 16 June 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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