Vol. 492 No. 2
35 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the taxes and charges applicable to taxi owners when registering a new vehicle; the consideration, if any, given to help reduce these taxes and charges especially vehicle registration tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10475/98]
Taxis, like all other motor vehicles, are liable, on first registration in the State, for the payment of vehicle registration tax. VAT also arises. These payments are made to the Exchequer. In addition and again like all other vehicles, taxis attract annual road tax, which is payable to their local authority.
As the Deputy is aware, the rates of VRT were reduced with effect from 1 January 1998 to 22.5 per cent and 28 per cent. There are no plans for further reductions. There are no plans to reduce the VAT on motor vehicles, which is 21 per cent, the standard rate payable on most goods and services.
