VAT absurdities - Warped set of priorities

You would not think that a Facebook campaign for Vat reform would excite the public’s imagination but it has — and it is no wonder.

A Co Meath councillor has done every taxpayer a favour by pointing out absurdities in the current Vat regime in Ireland.

For instance, Irish dancing is charged as a luxury at 23% Vat by the Department of Finance while ballet is regarded as essential and, therefore, has no Vat rate, according to the study by Kells town councillor Brian Collins.