vat on carbon tax

Kewreeuss

I have searched the threads in case my query has been made already but I couldn't find it. So perhaps it is a new one.

Can someone explain why I have to pay VAT on the carbon tax on my gas bill. Isn't it enought that I have to pay it, without paying vat on it as well?
A tax on my tax!!!
I noticed because I got a massive gas bill so the carbon tax amount jumped out at me.
Thanks

wmpdd3

Contact CER.

http://www.cer.ie/

dudara

Does this fall under the idea of double-taxation?

Moved to Taxation

dudara

detective

Revenue's VAT Guide 2008

"9.1
General rule
In the case of the supply of goods or services and the intra-Community acquisition of goods, the amount on which VAT is chargeable is normally the total sum paid or payable to the person supplying the goods or services including all taxes, commissions, costs and charges whatsoever but not including the VAT chargeable in respect of the transaction.VAT on imports is charged on the Customs value of the goods (see Chapter 7)."

disgaceful.

detective

Revenue's VAT Guide 2008

"9.1
General rule
In the case of the supply of goods or services and the intra-Community acquisition of goods, the amount on which VAT is chargeable is normally the total sum paid or payable to the person supplying the goods or services including all taxes, commissions, costs and charges whatsoever but not including the VAT chargeable in respect of the transaction.VAT on imports is charged on the Customs value of the goods (see Chapter 7)."

Disgraceful.

Kewreeuss

I figured that we're stuck with it. I can't see any government rescinding such a huge source of income. Especially ours now!