You should register for self-assessment if you are self-employed, receive income from non-PAYE sources such as rental income, investment income, maintenance payments etc. or you profited from share options or share incentives. You are not required to register for self-assessment if:
- You only have PAYE income or
- Your taxable non-PAYE income does not exceed €5,000 and your gross non-PAYE income does not exceed €30,000.
If you are required to file a personal income tax return, now is the time to prepare all the information to submit your 2018 Tax Return. Your 2018 Personal Income Tax Return must be submitted to the Inspector of Taxes by 31st October 2019. This return is a statement of all your income and capital gains for the year ended 31st December 2018.
If you are required to file a personal income tax return, now is the time to prepare all the information to submit your 2018 Tax Return. Your 2018 Personal Income Tax Return must be submitted to the Inspector of Taxes by 31st October 2019. This return is a statement of all your income and capital gains for the year ended 31st December 2018.
If you pay and file online using ROS the filing date is extended to mid November 2019. The following payments must also be made by 31st October 2019:
- Payment of any balance of Income Tax due for the 2018 tax year; and
- Payment of Preliminary Income Tax for the 2019 tax year.
By completing a Tax Return you may be in line for a Tax Refund if you have not claimed all your entitlements.
- Have you claimed all your allowable medical and dental expenses?
- Have you claimed all your mortgage interest relief on your home and on your investment properties?
- Have you claimed credit for Tuition Fees paid to Third Level Colleges?
There are many other credits and allowances that you may be entitled to and you should consult with your tax adviser in relation to these.
Capital Gains Tax
Payment of any Capital Gains Tax due for capital gains made in the period 1st January 2019 to 30th November 2019 is payable by 15th December 2019.
Payment of any Capital Gains Tax due for capital gains made in December 2019 is payable by 31st January 2020.
Remember that Capital Losses made in previous years can be carried forward against Capital Gains made in future years.