SubscribeSubscriber OnlyLettersI am looking forward to a very modest reduction in the price of my morning coffeeWed Jul 01 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READSir, – As the consumer who pays VAT to the accountable person, who in turn pays it to Revenue, from July I am looking forward to a very modest reduction in the price of my morning coffee and bag of chips in the evening, although it is costing the taxpayer €750 million annually. – Yours, etc,TIM BRACKEN,Cork.Revenue CommissionersVATIN THIS SECTIONMoral consistency should apply to moment of silence at World Cup gamesNew customs charge is another assault by the Government on the squeezed middle classClimate science suggests worse is to comeWe need more rigorous enforcement of road rulesLearn the right way of getting to grips with your penMOST READAccountancy firm claims it forgot about bookkeeper of 45 years after mergerIrish resident released from Iraqi prison is deteriorating rapidly, wife saysGarda allegedly raped wife and subjected daughters to child cruelty, court hears‘Vinted is a wolf in sheep’s clothing’: Ireland’s vintage stores on facing down online challengesDangerously high temperatures forecast to return to western Europe next week LATEST STORIESIfac’s climate warning and what 90s nostalgia can do for your financesNCT operators expect a jump in test volumes as EU overhauls roadworthiness standards‘My friend has never been in a relationship with a man and I’d like her to seek professional help’We’re ready to do a deal on public servants’ pay - and everything is on the tableDeclan Hannon adjusting to life on the other side as Limerick prep for another dance with Clare