Off-road declarations for motor vehicles
Mattie McGrath sought tax changes for self-employed lorry owner-drivers whose vehicles were used infrequently. The Tánaiste described planned legislation allowing declarations that vehicles were off the road and expected publication during the session.
Given the plight of self-employed owner-drivers of lorries in the construction sector who have little work, when will the legislation be amended to allow them to pay as they go for tax purposes----
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-----in respect of the non-use of motor vehicles, rather than paying huge amounts in tax for a full week when they might work for only one hour?
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The non-use of motor vehicles Bill seeks to amend motor tax legislation to provide for new arrangements for making declarations that vehicles are off the road. The heads of the Bill were approved by the Government on 22 May and it is expected that the legislation will be published this session.