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Published date: 30 March 2001

Finance Act, 2001 (No. 7)

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Introductory Text
Acts Referred to
Part 1 Income Tax, Corporation Tax and Capital Gains Tax (ss. 1-95)
Chapter 1 Interpretation (s. 1)
In force
1. Interpretation (Part 1).
Chapter 2 Income Tax (ss. 2-32)
In force
2. Tax credits.
In force
3. Alteration of rates of income tax.
In force
4. Age exemption.
In force
5. Amendment of section 122 (preferential loan arrangements) of Principal Act.
In force
6. Amendment of section 126 (tax treatment of certain benefits payable under Social Welfare Acts) of Principal Act.
In force
7. Amendment of section 467 (employed person taking care of incapacitated individual) of Principal Act.
In force
8. Amendment of section 469 (relief for health expenses) of Principal Act.
In force
9. Amendment of section 473 (allowance for rent paid by certain tenants) of Principal Act.
In force
10. Amendment of section 477 (relief for service charges) of Principal Act.
In force
11. Relief for trade union subscriptions.
In force
12. Amendment of Part 16 (income tax relief for investment in corporate trades - business expansion scheme and seed capital scheme) of Principal Act.
In force
13. Employee share ownership trusts - deceased beneficiaries.
In force
14. Amendment of Schedule 13 (accountable persons for purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 18) to Principal Act.
In force
15. Approved share option schemes.
In force
16. Amendment of provisions relating to employee share schemes.
In force
17. Provisions relating to certain approved profit sharing schemes and employee share ownership trusts.
In force
18. Amendment of Part 30 (occupational pension schemes, retirement annuities, purchased life annuities and certain pensions) of Principal Act.
In force
19. Amendment of section 470 (relief for insurance against expenses of illness) of Principal Act.
In force
20. Relief for premiums under qualifying long-term care policies, etc.
In force
21. Taxation of certain perquisites.
In force
22. Amendment of Chapter 4 (revenue powers) of Part 38 of Principal Act.
In force
23. Tax relief at source for certain interest.
In force
24. Provision of certain information: transitional.
In force
25. Amendment of section 120A (exemption from benefit-in-kind of certain childcare facilities) of Principal Act.
In force
26. Amendment of section 669A (interpretation (Chapter 3)) of Principal Act.
In force
27. Amendment of section 669C (effect of sale of quota) of Principal Act.
In force
28. Amendment of section 530 (interpretation (Chapter 2)) of Principal Act.
In force
29. Relief for fees paid for third level education, etc.
In force
30. Seafarer allowance, etc.
In force
31. Amendment of section 823 (deduction for income earned outside the State) of Principal Act.
In force
32. Rent-a-room relief.
Chapter 3 Income Tax, Corporation Tax and Capital Gains Tax (ss. 33-81)
In force
33. Special savings incentive accounts.
In force
34. Amendment of section 97 (computational rules and allowable deductions) of Principal Act.
In force
35. Amendment of section 177 (conditions as to residence and period of ownership) of Principal Act.
In force
36. Amendment of section 198 (certain interest not to be chargeable) of Principal Act.
In force
37. Treatment of certain interest payments.
In force
38. Amendment of Part 20 (companies' chargeable gains) of Principal Act.
In force
39. Amendment of section 590 (attribution to participants of chargeable gains accruing to non-resident company) of Principal Act.
In force
40. Amendment of Schedule 18A (restriction on set-off of pre-entry losses) to Principal Act.
In force
41. Amendment of Schedule 24 (relief from income tax and corporation tax by means of credit in respect of foreign tax) to Principal Act.
In force
42. Amendment of section 89 (valuation of trading stock at discontinuance of trade) of Principal Act.
In force
43. Dividend withholding tax.
In force
44. Amendment of provisions relating to exploration and exploitation activities.
In force
45. Donations to approved bodies, etc.
In force
46. Amendment of section 665 (interpretation (Chapter 2)) of Principal Act.
In force
47. Amendment of section 666 (deduction for increase in stock values) of Principal Act.
In force
48. Amendment of section 667 (special provisions for qualifying farmers) of Principal Act.
In force
49. Amendment of section 668 (compulsory disposal of livestock) of Principal Act.
In force
50. Amendment of section 310 (allowances in respect of certain contributions to capital expenditure of local authorities) of Principal Act.
In force
51. Wear and tear allowances for licences for public hire vehicles.
In force
52. Wear and tear allowances for certain sea fishing boats.
In force
53. Wear and tear allowances.
In force
54. Amendment of section 274 (balancing allowances and balancing charges) of Principal Act.
In force
55. Amendment of Chapter 4 (interest payment by certain deposit takers) of Part 8 of Principal Act.
In force
56. Amendment of section 838 (special portfolio investment accounts) of Principal Act.
In force
57. Taxation of certain savings in credit unions and other financial institutions.
In force
58. Amendment of Chapter 9 (park and ride facilities and certain related developments) of Part 10 of Principal Act.
In force
59. Amendment of Part 10 (income tax and corporation tax: reliefs for renewal and improvement of certain urban areas, certain resort areas, and certain islands) of Principal Act.
In force
60. Living over the shop scheme.
In force
61. Amendment of Part 11 (capital allowances and expenses for certain road vehicles) of Principal Act.
In force
62. Amendment of provisions relating to treatment of certain losses and certain capital allowances.
In force
63. Relief for certain rented accommodation.
In force
64. Capital allowances for certain hospitals.
In force
65. Amendment of section 420 (losses, etc. which may be surrendered by means of group relief) of Principal Act.
In force
66. Amendment of section 594 (foreign life assurance and deferred annuities: taxation and returns) of Principal Act.
In force
67. Amendment of Part 26 (life assurance companies) of Principal Act.
In force
68. Amendment of section 723 (special investment policies) of Principal Act.
In force
69. Amendment of section 730A (profits of life business: new basis) of Principal Act.
In force
70. Amendment of Chapter 5 (policyholders - new basis) of Part 26 of Principal Act.
In force
71. Amendment of section 731 (chargeable gains accruing to unit trusts) of Principal Act.
In force
72. Amendment of Part 27 (unit trusts and offshore funds) of Principal Act.
In force
73. Amendment of section 737 (special investment schemes) of Principal Act.
In force
74. Amendment of Chapter 1A (investment undertakings) of Part 27 of Principal Act.
In force
75. Amendment of Schedule 2B (Investment undertakings declarations) of Principal Act.
In force
76. Amendment of section 843 (capital allowances for buildings used for third level educational purposes) of Principal Act.
In force
77. Changeover to calendar year of assessment
In force
78. Provisions relating to making of returns of income and chargeable gains and payment of income tax and capital gains tax.
In force
79. Amendment of provisions relating to Dublin Docklands Development Authority.
In force
80. Amendment of Chapter 10 (designated areas of certain towns) of Part 10 of Principal Act.
In force
81. Capital allowances for hotels.
Chapter 4 Corporation Tax (ss. 82-91)
In force
82. Amendment of provisions relating to a shipping trade.
In force
83. Amendment of section 22A (reduction of corporation tax in respect of certain trading income) of Principal Act.
In force
84. Foundation for Investing in Communities.
In force
85. Amendment of section 130 (matters to be treated as distributions) of Principal Act.
In force
86. Amendment of section 222 (certain dividends from a non-resident subsidiary) of Principal Act.
In force
87. Amendment of Chapter 2 of Part 14 of Principal Act.
In force
88. Amendment of Part 36 of Principal Act.
In force
89. Amendment of section 847 (tax relief for certain branch profits) of Principal Act.
In force
90. Restriction of certain losses and charges.
In force
91. Close company surcharges.
Chapter 5 Capital Gains Tax (ss. 92-95)
In force
92. Amendment of Chapter 6 (transfers of business assets) of Part 19 of Principal Act.
In force
93. Amendment of Chapter 7 (other reliefs and exemptions) of Part 19 of Principal Act.
In force
94. Amendment of section 649A (relevant disposals: rate of charge) of Principal Act.
In force
95. Amendment of section 652 (non-application of reliefs on replacement of assets in case of relevant disposals) of Principal Act.
Part 2 Excise (ss. 96-153)
Consolidation and Modernisation of General Excise Law (ss. 96-153)
Chapter 1 Interpretation, Liability and Payment (ss. 96-109A)
In force
96. Interpretation (Part 2).
In force
97. Excisable products (Part 2).
Amended
98. Importation from outside territory of European Union
In force
98A. Release for consumption.
In force
98B. Chargeability of excisable products released for consumption
In force
99. Liability of persons.
In force
99A. Assessment of excise duty payable.
In force
99AA. Estimation of excise duty due.
In force
99AB. Time limits.
In force
99B. Penalty for deliberately or carelessly making incorrect returns, etc.
In force
99C. Penalty for deliberately or carelessly making incorrect returns or failing to make certain returns, etc.
Deleted
100. Duties to apply to excisable products released for consumption in another Member State.
In force
101. All excisable products are liable for all liabilities, penalties and forfeitures of a warehousekeeper.
Deleted
102. Treatment of excisable products released for consumption.
In force
103. Payment.
In force
104. Reliefs.
Deleted
105. Repayments.
Deleted
105A. Underpayments.
In force
105B. Repayment of overpaid duty.
In force
105BA. Unjust enrichment.
Deleted
105C. Period for repayment claims.
In force
105D. Interest on repayment of duty.
Deleted
106. Remission of losses.
Repealed
107. General mutual assistance.
Repealed
108. Mutual assistance for the recovery of claims.
In force
108A. Warehousing.
In force
109. Authorisation of warehouse-keepers and approval of tax warehouses.
In force
109A. Authorisation of registered consignors.
Chapter 2A Intra-European Union Movement under a Suspension Arrangement (ss. 109B-109P)
In force
109B. Interpretation (Chapter 2A).
In force
109C. Product scope (Chapter 2A).
In force
109D. Member State territories, exceptional arrangements (Chapter 2A).
In force
109E. Consignments to another Member State under a suspension arrangement.
In force
109F. Consignment to consignee in another Member State under computerised system.
In force
109G. Consignment to place of exportation in another Member State under computerised system.
In force
109H. Cancellation or amendment of electronic administrative document.
In force
109I. Consignment to another Member State where computerised system is unavailable.
In force
109IA. Authorisation of registered consignees.
In force
109J. Consignments to the State under suspension arrangement.
In force
109K. Completion of consignment.
In force
109L. Report of receipt.
In force
109M. Report of export.
In force
109N. Confirmation of receipt and export by alternative means.
In force
109O. Exceptional procedures.
Deleted
109P. Transitional arrangements.
Chapter 2B Intra-European Union Movement of Duty-Paid Excisable Products (ss. 109Q-109Y)
In force
109Q. Interpretation (Chapter 2B).
In force
109R. Product scope (Chapter 2B).
In force
109RA. Movement of excisable products for commercial purposes
In force
109S. Member State territories, exceptional arrangements (Chapter 2B).
In force
109SA. Consignment of excisable products, duty-paid in the State, to another Member State for commercial purposes
In force
109SB. Consignment to the State of excisable products released for consumption in another Member State for commercial purposes
In force
109SC. Report of receipt of duty-paid consignment
Repealed
109T. Consignment to the State of excisable products released for consumption in another Member State.
In force
109TA. Consignment to the State where computerised system is unavailable
In force
109U. Distance selling from another Member State.
Repealed
109V. Consignment of excisable products, duty-paid in the State, to another Member State.
In force
109VA. Unavailability of the computerised system to a certified consignor in the State
In force
109W. Distance selling to another Member State.
In force
109X. Additional requirements.
In force
109Y. Transitional arrangements
Chapter 2 Intra-Community Movement (ss. 110-117)
Deleted
110. Scope (Chapter 2).
Deleted
111. Treatment of excisable products released for consumption in another Member State.
Deleted
112. Provisions relating to vendors.
Deleted
113. Tax representatives.
Deleted
114. Application of Article 5.2 of Council Directive No. 92/12/EEC.
Deleted
115. Movement of excisable products under a suspension arrangement from the State to other Member States.
Deleted
116. Movement of excisable products under a suspension arrangement to the State from other Member States.
Deleted
117. Accompanying documents.
Chapter 3 Offences, Penalties and Proceedings (ss. 118-132)
Deleted
118. Interpretation (Chapter 3).
In force
119. Evasion of excise duty.
In force
120. Amendment of section 34 (amendments relative to penalties) of Finance Act, 1963.
In force
121. Offences generally.
In force
122. Offences in relation to false returns, claims etc.
In force
123. Resisting, obstructing, giving false information.
In force
124. Penalty.
In force
124A. Administrative penalties for breach of provisions or regulations.
In force
125. Forfeiture.
In force
125A. Forfeiture of alcohol products on unlicensed premises.
In force
126. Proceedings in relation to offences.
In force
127. Notice of claim.
In force
128. Proceedings for condemnation by court.
In force
129. Damages.
In force
130. Mitigation.
In force
131. Presumptions.
Deleted
132. False evidence, punishment as for perjury.
Chapter 4 Powers of Officers (ss. 133-144A)
In force
133. Interpretation (Chapter 4).
In force
134. Power to stop vehicles.
In force
135. Power to examine and search vehicles and to take samples.
In force
136. Entry and search of premises.
In force
136A. Power to stop, question and search for intraCommunity baggage.
Deleted
137. General provision concerning samples.
In force
137A. Substitute fuels.
In force
138. Powers of officers in respect of certain tobacco products.
In force
139. Power of arrest and detention of persons.
In force
139A. Excise: designation of secure premises for keeping of detained or seized goods.
In force
140. Detention of goods and vehicles.
In force
141. Seizure of goods and vehicles.
In force
142. Notice of seizure.
Deleted
143. Notice of claim.
In force
144. Power to deal with seizures, before and after condemnation.
In force
144A. Delegation of powers, functions and duties of Commissioners.
Chapter 5 Miscellaneous (ss. 145-153)
In force
145. Appeals to Commissioners.
In force
146. Appeals to Appeal Commissioners.
Deleted
147. Payment of duty pending appeal.
In force
148. Exclusion of criminal matters.
In force
149. Repeals and revocations (Part 2).
In force
150. Saver.
In force
151. Continuity.
In force
152. Commencement.
In force
153. Regulations.
Part 3 Customs and Excise (ss. 154-180)
Miscellaneous (ss. 154-180)
In force
154. Tobacco products.
In force
155. Hydrocarbons and substitute motor fuel.
Partly in force
156. Rates of mineral oil tax.
In force
157. Amendment of section 10 (tobacco products manufacturer's licence) of Finance (Excise Duty on Tobacco Products) Act, 1977.
In force
158. Amendment of section 10A (offences in relation to tax stamps) of Finance (Excise Duty on Tobacco Products) Act, 1977.
In force
159. Amendment of section 11 (offences) of Finance (Excise Duty on Tobacco Products) Act, 1977.
In force
160. Amendment of section 21 (duties on hydrocarbon oil) of Finance Act, 1935.
In force
161. Amendment of section 72 (removal of prescribed market, etc. from hydrocarbon oil) of Finance Act, 1986.
Repealed
162. Amendment of section 57 (removal of substances mixed with goods liable to excise duty) of Finance Act, 1988.
In force
163. Amendment of section 94 (interpretation, Chapter 1) of Finance Act, 1999.
In force
164. Amendment of section 99 (passenger road services) of Finance Act, 1999.
In force
165. Amendment of section 100 (reliefs from mineral oil tax for certain mineral oils) of Finance Act, 1999.
In force
166. Amendment of section 102 (offences) of Finance Act, 1999.
Repealed
167. Deferment of duty on beer, made wine, wine and spirits.
In force
168. Remission or repayment in respect of vehicle registration tax on certain hybrid electric vehicles.
In force
169. Amendment of section 130 (interpretation) of Finance Act, 1992.
In force
170. Excise duty on mineral oil licence.
In force
171. Imposition of duty on liquor licence for National Concert Hall.
In force
172. Tax clearance in relation to excise licences.
In force
173. Amendment of section 49 (grant of licences and date of expiration of licences) of Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910.
Repealed
174. Amendment of section 18 (firearm certificate duty) of Finance Act, 1964.
In force
175. Amendment of Chapter-III (amusement machine licence duty) of Part II of Finance Act, 1992.
In force
176. Amendment of section 43 (gaming machine licence duty) of Finance Act, 1975.
Repealed
177. Amendment of section 34 (amendments relative to penalties) of Finance Act, 1963.
Repealed
178. Amendment of section 89 (amendment of penalties under section 186 (illegally importing) of Customs Consolidation Act, 1876) of Finance Act, 1997.
Repealed
179. Amendment of Customs Consolidation Act, 1876.
Repealed
180. Repeal of the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1890.
Part 4 Value-Added Tax (ss. 181-200)
Repealed
181. Interpretation (Part 4).
Repealed
182. Amendment of section 3 (supply of goods) of Principal Act.
Repealed
183. Amendment of section 5 (supply of services) of Principal Act.
Repealed
184. Amendment of section 8 (taxable persons) of Principal Act.
Repealed
185. Amendment of section 10A (margin scheme goods) of Principal Act.
Repealed
186. Amendment of section 10B (special scheme for auctioneers) of Principal Act.
Repealed
187. Amendment of section 11 (rates of tax) of Principal Act.
Repealed
188. Amendment of section 12 (deduction for tax borne or paid) of Principal Act.
Repealed
189. Amendment of section 12A (special provisions for tax invoiced by flat-rate farmers) of Principal Act.
Repealed
190. Amendment of section 12B (special scheme for means of transport supplied by taxable dealers) of Principal Act.
Repealed
191. Adjustment of tax deductible in certain circumstances.
Repealed
192. Amendment of section 13A (supplies to, and intra-Community acquisitions and imports by, certain taxable persons) of Principal Act.
Repealed
193. Amendment of section 17 (invoices) of Principal Act.
Repealed
194. Amendment of section 19 (tax due and payable) of Principal Act.
Repealed
195. Amendment of section 21 (interest) of Principal Act.
Repealed
196. Amendment of section 22 (estimation of tax due for a taxable period) of Principal Act.
Repealed
197. Amendment of section 27 (fraudulent returns, etc.) of Principal Act.
Repealed
198. Repeal of section 37 (substitution of agent, etc., for person not resident in State) of Principal Act.
Repealed
199. Amendment of First Schedule to Principal Act.
Repealed
200. Amendment of Second Schedule to Principal Act.
Part 5 Stamp Duties (ss. 201-214)
In force
201. Interpretation (Part 5).
In force
202. Amendment of section 58 (security for future advances, how to be charged) of Principal Act.
In force
203. Repeal of section 60 (short-term life insurance policies) of Principal Act.
In force
204. Amendment of section 79 (conveyances and transfers of property between certain bodies corporate) of Principal Act.
In force
205. Dublin Docklands Development Authority.
In force
206. Transfer of site to child.
In force
207. Amendment of section 86 (certain loan stock) of Principal Act.
In force
208. Rent-a-room, etc.
In force
209. Amendment of Chapter 2 of Part 7 of Principal Act.
In force
210. Approved voluntary body.
In force
211. National Building Agency Limited.
In force
212. Certain policies of insurance.
In force
213. Amendment of Schedule 1 to Principal Act.
In force
214. Amendment of section 2 (commencement (Part 1)) of Finance (No. 2) Act, 2000.
Part 6 Capital Acquisitions Tax (ss. 215-229)
In force
215. Interpretation (Part 6).
In force
216. Amendment of section 18 (taxable value of a taxable gift or taxable inheritance) of Principal Act.
In force
217. Amendment of section 19 (value of agricultural property) of Principal Act.
In force
218. Amendment of section 55 (exemption of certain objects) of Principal Act.
In force
219. Amendment of section 57 (exemption of certain securities) of Principal Act.
In force
220. Amendment of section 59C (exemption relating to certain dwellings) of Principal Act.
In force
221. Gifts and inheritances taken by foster children.
In force
222. Gifts and inheritances taken by adopted children from natural parent.
In force
223. Amendment of section 61 (payment of money standing in names of two or more persons) of Principal Act.
In force
224. Amendment of section 85 (exemption of specified collective investment undertakings) of Finance Act, 1989.
In force
225. Abolition of probate tax.
In force
226. Amendment of section 133 (exemption of certain policies of assurance) of Finance Act, 1993.
In force
227. Amendment of section 124 (interpretation (Chapter I)) of Finance Act, 1994.
In force
228. Amendment of section 127 (relevant business property) of Finance Act, 1994.
In force
229. Amendment of provisions relating to the taxation of discretionary trusts.
Part 7 Anti-Speculative Property Tax (s. 230)
In force
230. Abolition of antispeculative property tax.
Part 8 Miscellaneous (ss. 231-243)
In force
231. Interpretation (Part 8).
In force
232. Amendment of Chapter 3 (other obligations and returns) of Part 38 of Principal Act.
In force
233. Amendment of section 1078 (revenue offences) of Principal Act.
In force
234. Amendment of section 1094 (tax clearance in relation to certain licences) of Principal Act.
In force
235. Amendment of Chapter 6 (electronic transmission of returns of income, profits, etc., and of other Revenue returns) of Part 38 of Principal Act.
In force
236. Certificates in court procedings.
In force
237. Amendment of Chapter 4 (collection and recovery of income tax on certain emoluments (PAYE system) of Part 42 of Principal Act.
In force
238. Amendment of section 1002 (deduction from payments due to defaulters of amounts due in relation to tax) of Principal Act.
In force
239. Amendment of section 1006A (offset between taxes) of Principal Act.
In force
240. Amendment of enactments consequent on changeover to Euro.
In force
241. Deletion of certain references to Bord Telecom Éireann and Irish Telecommunications Investments plc. in Principal Act.
In force
242. Care and management of taxes and duties.
In force
243. Short title, construction and commencement.
In force
Schedule 1 Amendments Consequential on Changes in Personal Reliefs
In force
Schedule 2 Changeover to Calendar Year of Assessment
Schedule 3 Repeals and Revocations Relating to Excise Law
In force
Schedule 3, Part 1 Repeals
In force
Schedule 3, Part 2 Revocations
In force
Schedule 4 Rates of Excise Duty on Tobacco Products
Schedule 5 Amendment of Enactments Consequent on Changeover to Euro
In force
Schedule 5, Part 1 Income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, provisions in the Inland Revenue Regulation Act, 1890, and the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997, applying also to other taxes and duties, and related matters
In force
Schedule 5, Part 2 Customs and related matters
In force
Schedule 5, Part 3 Excise duties and related matters
Repealed
Schedule 5, Part 4 Value-Added Tax and related matters
In force
Schedule 5, Part 5 Capital Acquisitions Tax and related matters
In force
Schedule 5, Part 6 Stamp Duties and related matters
In force
Schedule 5, Part 7 Residential Property Tax and related matters