Tax

Livestock sellers feel VAT pinch

The drop in the VAT compensation rate for farmers in 2026 is leading to some disappointment in marts around the country.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Livestock sellers feel VAT pinch

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Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

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Is it time to repair or replace?

Is it time to repair or replace?

TRACTORS 14 January 2026

MPs call for annual uplift to IHT thresholds

MPs call for annual uplift to IHT thresholds

MPs call for annual uplift to IHT thresholds

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

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New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

New APR limit cuts tax bills for large farms

The recent change to agricultural and business relief for inheritance tax in the UK reduces potential tax bills for large farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings for farmers

Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings for farmers

It is essential to keep up to date on the latest changes in taxation legislation.

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 23 December 2025

Over 90% of NI farms below £5m tax limit

Over 90% of NI farms below £5m tax limit

The findings come from an assessment of available data by the Irish Farmers Journal which builds on a report that was published by DAERA last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

Editorial: common sense prevails on UK inheritance tax

Editorial: common sense prevails on UK inheritance tax

The proposed changes have caused huge frustration, anger and worry for NI farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 23 December 2025

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

Inheritance tax campaign for the childless hopeful for 'equal treatment'

A campaign group is looking for fairer inheritance tax treatment for those who do not have children.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

Issues continue with the CBAM and its implementation, but the taxes are still due to come in on 1 January 2026.

NEWS 23 December 2025

UK raises IHT threshold to £2.5m

UK raises IHT threshold to £2.5m

The change represents a major win for farmers across Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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