Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TaxationThe proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.
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The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.
Taxation Measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships::- Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::- The Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty Relief is…
Raise awareness among TDs and Senators of the CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022 and of the flagged issue (including potential scale etc.)
To highlight how retail and tourism businesses will be negatively impacted if legislation (Brexit Omnibus Act) to introduce a new minimum refund threshold of €175 is commenced.::The retention of the current VAT refund threshold, as provided for under the Retail Export Scheme…
The decision made by the Revenue Commissioners to introduce a 23% VAT increase on food supplements, particularly those which are used by people to slow down the deterioration of their sight, be overturned.
For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland…
To address the unfair Tax Anomalies in sector, allowing legitimate expenses to be offset in the year they are incurred, including 100% Mortgage Interest Relief and the Local Property Tax.::Exemption from Income Tax for Long Term Letting – which would encourage long term…
Reduction in alcohol excise in 2019
Support for the introduction of a Charity VAT Compensation Scheme in Budget 2018.
Outline the association's position on the proposed changes to the Directive, and the impact on independent vape companies and the public health goals of reducing smoking.
Published name "Irish Vape Vendors Association" has no legal form. "IRISH VAPE VENDORS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 544462) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Secure understanding of the benefits achieved by soft drinks companies by reducing the sugar content of their products through reformulation, and raise questions regarding the minimal benefit of the proposed tax on target populations.::Achieve agreement that in the four…
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
To raise awareness of the shape of Ireland's personal tax system and to advocate for its future reform
Designated public officials attend the launch of report launch
Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Inform the political debate on Corporation Tax reform by circulating an economic report on the profile of company taxpayers and the potential impact to the Irish Exchequer of OECD and EU proposals to change the way in which Corporation Tax is calculated.
Introduction of a PAYE tax credit for the self-employed and proprietary directors equivalent to that afforded to employees::Abolition of the 3% USC surcharge on the self-employed::Introduction of a voluntary PRSI system for the self-employed