Motor Tax question

boomslang

Hi all,
Can someone tell me the answer to:
I just bought a used car, the tax has run out in march so I was wondering do I tax from when I own the car or am I liable for back tax?

Cheers
Boomslang

Owen

Only from when you own it.

Justin10

Your liable for back tax.

Owen

Rochey18 wrote: »

Your liable for back tax.

No you're not, that was done away with long ago.

boomslang

Am I ok to drive the car until I receive the log book?

Owen

Technically no. I did the same as you, bought a car which hadn't been taxed for a while, drove it while waiting for the new log book, and got a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice in the post. In fairness though, it was only 3 days after I bought the car, and the Gardaí cancelled the offence when I explained it to them, but technically you're not supposed to have the vehicle on the road without Motor Tax being paid.

shawnee

Strictly speaking you cannot drive the car on the road without tax. However the garda may overlook this if you can produce evidence that you just bought the car. That is entirely at his/her discression and you may be prosecuted. You are only liable for the car tax from the time you became the registered owner.;)

boomslang

Hopefully I'll get her home without getting stopped! Maybe I wont take the M50 Toll home lol
Thanks for the info all

aujopimur

You're liable for tax from the begining of the month of purchase, chance June as it's close.
I've heard Shannon now text your pin no. to tax on line.
In the meantime log onto to motor tax ie go to retrieve pin.