The Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme will provide €20 million per month in supports, with funding directly linked to fuel usage last year to ensure those most impacted by the fuel price increase receive the greatest assistance, writes rural tax advisor Kieran Coughlan

The coming few weeks is perhaps one of the busiest times on the tax front, covering VAT, PAYE, Capital Gains Tax, and a new income tax charge for certain pension products.

The next few weeks represent that last chance for retired farmers who currently let their land by conacre to switch to leasing, in order to retain capital gains tax benefits.

Each year, a Finance Bill is published to give legal effect to the changes announced in Budget pronouncements.

The prospect of a new sugar tax on soft drink sales in Ireland might just be a hugely positive catalyst for our agri-food industries.