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Bike to Work scheme - the Megathread - Read post #1 before posting

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  • #332
    micar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭micar


    Seaneh wrote: »
    Ribble R872 with SRAM Rival for €1536.22 + delivery looks mighty tempting...


    looks deadly!!!!!
    Never heard of these before!!!!!


  • #333
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Yeah, beautiful bike.

    MAssive debate online about whether or not the frame is the same as the De Rosa R838, which is about a grand more expensive for the same spec.

    Spot the difference

    57662.jpg

    RIBBFRAR970_1_zoom.jpg


  • #334
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,562 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Seaneh wrote: »
    Ribble R872 with SRAM Rival for €1536.22 + delivery looks mighty tempting...

    link?

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



  • #335
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Brian? wrote: »

    link?

    Ill post it later im on my phone atm. In the ribble special editions carbon frames. Can get it cheaper with Apex,105, tiagra or veloce groupsets.


  • #336
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sed/road-track-bike/ribble-r872-sram-equipped?part=SE12RIBSTEALTHSRAM&sub=conf_SERC


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  • #337
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,562 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Seaneh wrote: »
    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sed/road-track-bike/ribble-r872-sram-equipped?part=SE12RIBSTEALTHSRAM⊂=conf_SERC

    Cheers horse. Are they on the bike to work scheme?

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



  • #338
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Lads, was there any change to the bike to work scheme in the budget yesterday? Is there any threat to it or reduction to it? I didn't hear anything but I know the budget usually only focuses on the big issues and changes to the bike to work scheme may have come in under the radar!!

    Ben


  • #339
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    BenThere wrote: »
    Lads, was there any change to the bike to work scheme in the budget yesterday? Is there any threat to it or reduction to it? I didn't hear anything but I know the budget usually only focuses on the big issues and changes to the bike to work scheme may have come in under the radar!!

    Ben

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056382170?page=28


  • #340
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Brian? wrote: »
    Cheers horse. Are they on the bike to work scheme?

    AFAIK, that depends on your employer.


  • #341
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭digzy


    At the risk of asking a silly question.............

    i'm a self employed sole trader. I was gonna buy a bike under this scheme. I pay tax at the higher rate, my employee at the lower rate. I also have a small company from which I dont take a wage.

    Can I buy it for my employee and get the relief at the higher rate? Would she only get relief at the lower rate? Just looking for advice on how to structure this so I get the relief at the higher rate.


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  • #342
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,458 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    digzy wrote: »
    At the risk of asking a silly question.............

    i'm a self employed sole trader. I was gonna buy a bike under this scheme. I pay tax at the higher rate, my employee at the lower rate. I also have a small company from which I dont take a wage.

    Can I buy it for my employee and get the relief at the higher rate? Would she only get relief at the lower rate? Just looking for advice on how to structure this so I get the relief at the higher rate.
    Your employee can use the scheme and get basic rate relief. You are self employed and therefore ineligible


  • #343
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭digzy


    My wife's a teacher, pays tax at higher rate. how would she go about it?


  • #344
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    digzy wrote: »
    My wife's a teacher, pays tax at higher rate. was thinking that'd make more sense. how would 'she' go about it?

    Is your wife not female then?


  • #345
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Lusk Doyle wrote: »
    Is your wife not female then?

    I think it's because the bike isn't actually for his wifey...


  • #346
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭digzy


    q


  • #347
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,458 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    digzy wrote: »
    Hope that clarifies things.
    Yep - what you are suggesting is illegal - your wife must intend using it mainly to commute. If it's mainly for your use she cannot use the scheme to buy it

    Asking for advice on how to break the law is not permitted on Boards


  • #348
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    digzy wrote: »

    Suprisingly enough..........

    The commas were designed to infer that the bike was for my use:rolleyes:

    Hope that clarifies things.

    I think your sarcasm detector is broken...


  • #349
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    Seaneh wrote: »

    I think it's because the bike isn't actually for his wifey...

    Yours is broken too!


  • #350
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭digzy


    Beasty wrote: »
    Yep - what you are suggesting is illegal - your wife must intend using it mainly to commute. If it's mainly for your use she cannot use the scheme to buy it

    Asking for advice on how to break the law is not permitted on Boards

    grand.

    i've had a change of heart and decided not to buy a bike. however, my wife has decided to buy a bike under the scheme and i'm gonna assist her to pick it!


  • #351
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Lusk Doyle wrote: »
    Yours is broken too!

    Yeah, well, so's your willy
    Wha.


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  • #352
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    Seaneh wrote: »

    Yeah, well, so's your willy
    Wha.

    Never worked right anyway!


  • #353
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭digzy


    Lusk Doyle wrote: »
    I think your sarcasm detector is broken...

    Grow up. it's a thread re the bike to work scheme. head off to after hours for yourself.

    jesus I'm sorry I asked:rolleyes:


  • #354
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,458 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    digzy wrote: »
    Grow up. it's a thread re the bike to work scheme. head off to after hours for yourself.

    jesus I'm sorry I asked:rolleyes:
    TBH I wish you hadn't either, but as it was you that was looking for a way to circumvent the law I don't think you can complain too much at some of the replies you got

    However if you do wish to complain, report the posts and leave it for the mods to deal with - do not respond in thread

    Thanks

    Beasty


  • #355
    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    digzy wrote: »

    Grow up. it's a thread re the bike to work scheme. head off to after hours for yourself.

    jesus I'm sorry I asked:rolleyes:

    Why do you say that? You were openly suggesting breaking the law. I take exception to that and responded accordingly. If you don't get sarcasm then that's your issue, not mine. You can't reasonably expect other users to help you out in your attempts to evade tax.


  • #356
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭digzy


    Lusk Doyle wrote: »
    Why do you say that? You were openly suggesting breaking the law. I take exception to that and responded accordingly. MAYBE GET OUT YOUR DICTIONARY BEFORE YOU TAKE EXCEPTION NEXT TIME If you don't get sarcasm then that's your issue,NO IT'S YOURS, DIDN'T POST TO GET INVOLVED IN SARCASTIC BANTER not mine. You can't reasonably expect other users to help you out in your attempts to evade tax.

    once again...... i posted a q re the bike scheme. if I want a bit of banter, I'll meet my mates rather than engage with keyboard warriors. Thats a stupid unnecessary response.You're miffed cos I didn't think your post was hilarious like the mod.
    As regards the 'tax evasion', I suggest you pick out the dictionary. What I suggested is neither illegal or evasive. While it is not within the spirit of the law it doesn't break it! this must be the first case in history of someone wishing to reduce their tax liability.i'm attempting to buy a bike within the law just like others availing of this scheme. I'm sure ye all would suitably admonish all those who've not paid their household charge good luck to ye:rolleyes:


  • #357
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,458 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    OK, just to be clear - what was being suggested was tax evasion - there is no "de-minimis" amount, so although you may think it's not an issue it is illegal. No more discussion on this point - if anyone has an issue with my interpretation of the tax law, PM me - do not respond in thread or I'll be dishing out cards

    Thanks

    Beasty


  • #358
    BoardsMember
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,609 ✭✭✭BoardsMember


    If I get employer to buy a bike from a UK online store, can it still be part of the cycle to work scheme?


  • #359
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Yes.


  • #360
    pinkie086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭pinkie086


    Hi there I was just wondering if there is a way of getting a bike from the bike to work scheme if your employer doesn't agree to it? Can you just claim the tax back or something instead on the full price of the bike?

    My employer has said no but I am really keen to start cycling to work?

    Apologies if you have already covered this in the thread but I couldn't find the answer.

    Cheers


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  • #361
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,458 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    pinkie086 wrote: »
    Hi there I was just wondering if there is a way of getting a bike from the bike to work scheme if your employer doesn't agree to it? Can you just claim the tax back or something instead on the full price of the bike?

    My employer has said no but I am really keen to start cycling to work?

    Apologies if you have already covered this in the thread but I couldn't find the answer.

    Cheers
    Sorry, but no - the employer initially buys the bike - if they don't agree to do this (and indeed administer the salary sacrifice arrangements) you cannot take advantage of the scheme


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