Revenue warns Christmas shoppers to be aware of tax implications of shopping online
The Revenue Commissioners yesterday said consumers needed to be aware of the tax implications of buying items from non-EU countries, as depending on the worth of the item, they may be required to pay Vat and customs duty.
Consumers were also warned to steer clear of sites that offer to undervalue an item so as to dodge any relevant charges — and the Consumers Association of Ireland provided another piece of advice regarding the ‘bundling’ of different items which, cumulatively, could also incur charges for the purchaser.
