Rural Life
More than 2,000 homes liable for Vacant Homes Tax in 2024
More than 2,000 homes across the country were liable for the Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) in the 12-mont period ending...
RZLT
Rural Life
Legislative amendments to RZLT communicated to local authorities
In last month’s budget it was announced that landowners can avail of an exemption from the Residential Zoned Land Tax...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
New government urged to prioritise derogation, CAP and ACRES
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) General Election 2024 manifesto has called on the next government to prioritise the competitiveness of...
Rural Life
Taoiseach: 'We are trying to get the balance right' on RZLT
The Dáil has been told that a “one-size-fits-all” residential zoned land tax (RZLT) “does not help” and that a further review...
Agri-Business
Budget 2025 farming measures outlined in Finance Bill
Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers has today (Thursday, October 10) published the Finance Bill 2024, which implements the taxation changes...
Agri-Business
Boyhan: 'Disappointing RZLT result for farmers' in Budget 2025
Senator Victor Boyhan has said the announcement today (Tuesday, October 1) on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) as part...
Agri-Business
Budget 2025: Farmers can avail of exemption from RZLT in 2025
Landowners can avail of an exemption from the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) in 2025 if they seek to have...
Agri Politics
Budget 2025: Here is what farmers are expected to get
The minister for agriculture, food and the marine has secured additional funding in Budget 2025 that is likely to put...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Tánaiste: RZLT 'issue' to be resolved before Budget 2025
The Tánaiste said today (Thursday, September 26) that the “issue” of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) will be addressed...
Agri-Business
Land liable to RZLT likely to exceed 6,200ha - Minister O'Brien
The amount of development land liable to the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) is likely to exceed 6,200ha, Minister for Housing, Local...
Agri-Business
'Solution' to exclude farmland from RZLT before budget - Chambers
Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers has said he will bring a “solution” to government party leaders before the budget on...
Agri Politics
Green Party: Active farmers must be exempt from RZLT
The Green Party has told Agriland that an exemption must be made for active farmers under the Residential Zoned Land...
Rural Life
RZLT: Chambers exploring 'viable alternative to deferral'
Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has said he is currently “exploring all options” on resolving the issues for farmland under...
Agri-Business
Taoiseach to seek 'action' on inheritance tax in budget
Taoiseach Simon Harris said today (Wednesday, August 21) that he believes inheritance tax is hitting farmers “disproportionately”. Speaking at the...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Govt delay to RZLT broadly welcomed but criticised by Sinn FéinÂ
Farmers will be “reassured” today (Tuesday, August 20) by the government’s decision to delay the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)...
Agri Politics
Deferral of RZLT to allow exclusion of farmers 'a step forward'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has said that the deferral of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)...
Rural Life
'Work underway' to design a new RZLT system - Cahill
Work is underway to develop a new system for the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) that will exclude active farmers...
Rural Life
RZLT to be deferred so 'solution' to farmland issue can be found
The government is to defer the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) for one year to ensure active...