Think Revenue's OMSP figure is too high? Before you submit a VRT appeal, organise the evidence clearly.
If you have imported a vehicle into Ireland and paid Vehicle Registration Tax, you may be able to appeal Revenue's VRT/OMSP decision if you believe the Open Market Selling Price used was too high.
But a useful appeal is not just a message saying "the figure is wrong." You need to show the facts: the vehicle details, Revenue's OMSP figure, comparable market evidence, mileage and specification differences, and a clear explanation of the value you believe is more accurate.
VRT Appeal Pack Builder helps organise that evidence into a structured appeal-support PDF for Revenue MyEnquiries.
Administrative evidence-organising service only. Not legal advice, tax advice, a professional vehicle valuation, an official Revenue service, or a guarantee of any VRT reduction.
Yes. Revenue describes the VRT appeal procedure as a two-stage process. The first stage is reviewed by a Revenue official. If you disagree with the first-stage outcome, the second stage may involve appealing to the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC).
For VRT valuation appeals, Revenue guidance generally points to a two-month window from the date of registration. You normally must pay the VRT first before an appeal can be considered.
If you are close to the deadline, check your own Revenue/NCTS documents and official Revenue guidance immediately.
OMSP means Open Market Selling Price. Revenue uses OMSP to calculate the VRT due for Category A vehicles and most Category B vehicles.
The OMSP is not necessarily the same as:
In a VRT appeal, the practical question is usually:
Was the OMSP used by Revenue consistent with the Irish-market evidence for a similar vehicle at or near the registration date?
That is why the evidence matters.
A VRT appeal may be worth considering if:
A VRT appeal is weaker if it is based only on:
The stronger your evidence is, the easier it is for a reviewer to understand what you are asking Revenue to reconsider.
The first-stage process is generally as follows.
Revenue says VRT must first be paid before an appeal can be considered.
This may include the Revenue/NCTS valuation, vehicle details, comparable listings, screenshots, mileage and specification notes, and your proposed OMSP.
Your appeal should explain what figure you are challenging, why you believe it is wrong, and what evidence supports your position.
Revenue says VRT appeals and supporting documentation should be submitted via MyEnquiries where possible. If you cannot access Revenue's online resources, Revenue also provides a postal route to the National VRT Service. This pack is designed mainly for people preparing a MyEnquiries submission. The appeal should be in writing, quote your PPSN or Revenue number, and outline the facts in question.
A Revenue appeals officer reviews the matter. If Revenue rejects the first-stage appeal and you want to go to the Tax Appeals Commission, TAC guidance says a Notice of Appeal is generally due within 30 days from the Revenue decision letter or notice of assessment.
A clear VRT appeal pack should normally organise the following.
The problem is not that screenshots are useless. It is that the reviewer has to work out:
A stronger submission presents:
That does not guarantee an outcome. Revenue decides all appeals. But it gives your appeal a clearer structure and makes the evidence easier to review.
VRT Appeal Pack Builder is for people who want to submit their own first-stage VRT/OMSP appeal through Revenue MyEnquiries, but do not want to send messy screenshots and an unclear message.
We help organise:
You stay in control. You submit the appeal yourself through MyEnquiries.
We do not act as your tax adviser, solicitor, Revenue agent, or professional valuer.
This service does not:
It is an administrative evidence-organisation service. The outcome remains entirely Revenue's decision.
Some people want help preparing their evidence, but do not want to hand over control of their appeal or lose part of any refund.
View the free sample preview before paying. The sample shows:
The full paid pack includes the unredacted appeal position, relevance analysis, interpretation notes, and complete MyEnquiries cover note.
Practical answers about how VRT appeals work and what this service does.
These links are provided so you can read the official guidance directly. They are for general reference only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. Always check the latest Revenue and TAC guidance for your own situation.
If Revenue's OMSP looks too high, do not send a rushed message with scattered screenshots.
Build a structured appeal-support evidence pack for MyEnquiries.