Seven changes the government are considering for Budget 2021
Sep15

Seven changes the government are considering for Budget 2021

A number of changes to the Tax system are being considered as options for Budget 2021 writes Geraldine Herbert The Department of Finance has published the Budget 2021 Tax Strategy Group Papers offering some insights into possible changes to the Motor tax system in the next budget VRT Bands – It is suggested that a new 7% VRT tax band would be introduced for vehicles with emissions of 50g/km of below and a 9% rate for those that fall...

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Seven Reasons to go Electric
Jun28

Seven Reasons to go Electric

If you’re in the market for a car, there has never been a better time to go electric writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Reduced Tolls – From Sunday 1st July 2018,  electric car owners can avail of 50% off tolls nationwide. 2) Cheaper to Run – According to the CSO the average driver does 318 kms per week. Driving that distance a week in an electric car (eg. Nissan Leaf) will cost you just €4.04 a week to charge as opposed to...

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