Fast food operator loses €342k tax battle with Revenue

Appeal rejected claims that staff members 'had a tendency simply to press the wrong buttons'

Revenue commenced its inquiry into the fast food operator following a ‘cold call’ visit to the outlet. Picture: PA

A fast food operator has lost his income tax and Vat battle with the Revenue Commissioners over a disputed tax bill of €342,321.

This follows the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) dismissing the fast food operator’s appeal against the Revenue assessment made up of €256,168 in income tax and €86,063 in Vat.