Farmer, haulier and agri-contractor loses out in €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel

Tax Appeals Commission found the farmer was engaged in 2014 and 2015 in the supply of green diesel to other persons 'presumably for profit' 

It was found the farmer, haulier and agricultural contractor had paid out €2.47m for the purchase of 3.44m litres of green diesel in 2014 and 2015. Picture: Rachel Martin

A farmer, haulier and agricultural contractor has lost a €1.55m tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners in a dispute over green diesel.

This follows the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) upholding an assessment served on the agri-contractor and farmer by the Revenue Commissioners in 2018 concerning excise duty, income tax and VAT.