Back Tax - 2nd hand car

antodeco · 14-05-2009 11:00am #1

Hi All,
Just a quick question. Im thinking of buying a second hand car, (as a seperate car) but there it hasnt been driven for quite a while. As a result, the tax has lapsed on it. Would I be liable for the back tax, despite the fact its been off the road and was not owned by me (was not declared as being off the road).

Thanks

Guy:Incognito · 14-05-2009 11:06am

Your not liable for anythign on the car from before you owned it. Just has to be taxed from the start of the month that you buy it.

antodeco · 14-05-2009 11:08am

Stekelly wrote: »

Your not liable for anythign on the car from before you owned it. Just has to be taxed from the start of the month that you buy it.

That 100%? (not doubting you, just dont want to pay an extra few hundred euros!)

Anan1 · 14-05-2009 11:11am

antodeco wrote: »

That 100%? (not doubting you, just dont want to pay an extra few hundred euros!)

Absolutely 100% - you're liable from the start of the month in which ownership was transferred to you.

unkel · 14-05-2009 11:38am

What the lads said. Also, you don't have to do anything else, no forms to fill in, nothing to declare.

antodeco · 14-05-2009 11:42am

Thanks guys. Just means that my haggling is a saving as oppose to off-set the tax!

With €320 on classic Insurance for it too, Im getting happier!

Oh, and I also got my normal insurance down from €615 to €350!

Awesome!

zero19 · 14-05-2009 11:48am

Actually my cars off the road for a few months now and the tax is out a good while, will i be charged back tax on it as i haven't declared it off the road?

the_syco · 14-05-2009 12:15pm

zero19 wrote: »

Actually my cars off the road for a few months now and the tax is out a good while, will i be charged back tax on it as i haven't declared it off the road?

Get a tax form. Put on it when it was off the road since. Get the garda to sign it.

Guy:Incognito · 14-05-2009 12:26pm

antodeco wrote: »

Thanks guys. Just means that my haggling is a saving as oppose to off-set the tax!

With €320 on classic Insurance for it too, Im getting happier!

Oh, and I also got my normal insurance down from €615 to €350!

Awesome!

This is for a classic? Is it not only €50 to tax for the year anyway?

AsphaltRisin' · 14-05-2009 12:39pm

you can get classic insurance on some cars that are not over the 30 year limit. for example a ford capri, many of these are 85,86 and 87, can be insured as a classic but still have to pay normal tax and do nct.

antodeco · 14-05-2009 1:20pm

Its only 20 years old, so classic insurance but normal tax. Dont mind paying the tax being honest. Its only €172!

The car doesnt have an NCT, for same reasons as the first post. Will this cause any issues, and how would I get the NCT booking for it?

Thanks again

unkel · 14-05-2009 1:35pm

antodeco wrote: »

Its only 20 years old, so classic insurance but normal tax. Dont mind paying the tax being honest. Its only €172!

Now I'm getting curious

€172 tax, so the engine is <1 litre? :eek:

What car is it?

antodeco · 14-05-2009 1:51pm

unkel wrote: »

Now I'm getting curious

€172 tax, so the engine is <1 litre? :eek:

What car is it?

Ah nothing special! Just a Mini Mayfair 998cc

unkel · 14-05-2009 2:58pm

Sweet

L-M · 14-05-2009 4:13pm

Here's the form you'll need,

https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF100A_en.pdf

Best of luck with the new motor. Do get up pictures:D

antodeco · 14-05-2009 10:13pm

Thanks

Is there anything else I need to do when buying a second hand car? Im paying cash and getting the log book. He will need to send off the reg cert, isint that correct? Ill see if I can get the cert from him, and do it all myself.

L-M · 14-05-2009 10:19pm

antodeco wrote: »

Thanks Is there anything else I need to do when buying a second hand car? Im paying cash and getting the log book. He will need to send off the reg cert, isint that correct? Ill see if I can get the cert from him, and do it all myself.

Generally they'll send off the reg cert, just to be safe. Make sure you sign and date it. Make sure you get any spare keys etc. that make come with the car. Other than that, once you hand the money over, sign the doted line and transfer your insurance, you're on the way.

antodeco · 14-05-2009 10:30pm

Cheers LM. I have my 2nd insurance policy anyway, but might transfer mine over for the day, as Ive to finalise the paperwork on the 2nd policy, which I probably wont have until Monday. My only concern is handing over cash (no trail) and the fact it hasnt been driven in a while, and Ive to travel Cork - Dublin with it.

Back Tax - 2nd hand car

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