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Close-up of Young Farmer Refueling a Tractor With a Gas Pump in the Countryside During Daytime

Kieran Coughlan: Contractor eligibility is unclear under new fuel subsidy scheme

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

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Kieran Coughlan: One of busiest tax times for VAT, PAYE, Capital Gains, etc

Kieran Coughlan: One of busiest tax times for VAT, PAYE, Capital Gains, etc

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.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Kieran Coughlan: Seven weeks to check you can benefit from ‘retirement relief’

Kieran Coughlan: Seven weeks to check you can benefit from ‘retirement relief’

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.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Kieran Coughlan: Finance Bill: No income average opt-out for 2015

Kieran Coughlan: Finance Bill: No income average opt-out for 2015

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

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Kieran Coughlan: Sugar tax is a not-so-obvious boost for the Irish dairy industry in the budget

Kieran Coughlan: Sugar tax is a not-so-obvious boost for the Irish dairy industry in the budget

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.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016