Uncertainty arises in Leitrim as the flat-rate scheme for farmers was reduced on January 1, 2026.

 

The flat-rate scheme is a special scheme for farmers who are not registered, or required to register, for VAT.

 

Farmers say that drop in the flat rate from 5.1% to 4.5% is taking money out of small farmers' pockets and making livestock marts, tax collectors for the state.

 

Speaking to Ocean FM, Leitrim Cllr Paddy Farrell asks the members to support nonregistered farmers and scrap the new flat rate vat.

Uncertainty arises in Leitrim as the flat-rate scheme for farmers was reduced on January 1, 2026.
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The flat-rate scheme is a special scheme for farmers who are not registered, or required to register, for VAT.
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Farmers say that drop in the flat rate from 5.1% to 4.5% is taking money out of small farmers' pockets and making livestock marts, tax collectors for the state.
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Speaking to Ocean FM, Leitrim Cllr Paddy Farrell asks the members to support nonregistered farmers and scrap the new flat rate vat.

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