Filing a tax return in Ireland can be confusing — especially if you’re self-employed, earn rental income, or have a mix of PAYE and additional income. This section contains all of our tax return-related articles to help you understand the Form 11 process, key deadlines, and how to file accurately with Revenue.
When a couple is jointly assessed, one person becomes the assessable spouse (or nominated civil partner). It may sounds like a small admin detail but it [...]
When you get married or enter a civil partnership in Ireland, Revenue allows three different bases of assessment. The one you use will affect: How your [...]
One of the most searched questions regarding marriage and taxation is around year of marriage relief. Many assume their tax position updates immediately and wonder why [...]
Every year, thousands of Irish taxpayers overpay their income tax, not because they earn too much, but because they don’t take full advantage of pension tax [...]
If you’re like most people, you probably promise yourself you’ll “get the tax return done early this year.” But then October rolls around and suddenly the [...]
If thinking about your tax return fills you with stress, you’re not alone. Our recent FastTax.ie Tax Stress Survey, conducted with 1,000 people across Ireland, revealed [...]
Pay Less Tax Rebrands to FastTax.ie Key findings: The phrase ‘tax returns’ conjures feelings of stress and anxiety for more than half of survey respondents 3 [...]
A new nationally representative survey of 1,000 Irish taxpayers has uncovered just how stressful and confusing tax season really is for people across the country. The [...]
The Revenue has introduced key changes for self-employed individuals in 2025. Here’s what you need to know: The Earned Income Tax Credit has increased from €1,875 [...]
Every year, the Irish Revenue updates tax credits and reliefs that could save you hundreds of euros on your tax bill. Staying informed helps you avoid [...]
What home expenses can a sole trader deduct against their income tax liability? With the benefits of modern technology many sole traders now run their business [...]
Revenue Guidance on Airbnb income: The Revenue have received information they need directly from Airbnb regarding hosts income. We believe thousands of enquiry letters have been [...]
VAT is a transaction based tax that we all suffer on an ongoing basis. There are special rules applicable to business and property matters. We do [...]
Small businesses rarely use detailed accounting systems and in reality for a “one man show” a sophisticated accounting system is not required. The Revenue (Tax Office) [...]
Quite often a spouse and children can be gainfully employed in a business. This can help reduce the overall tax due on the business profits and [...]
This is a very important area of tax relief combined with planning for your future. Please read our detailed article on Pension Funding which provides details [...]
Pension Planning for Retirement All self employed individuals need to consider their retirement as early as possible. It may involve the transfer of the business within [...]
When you carry on business in your own name you pay your tax based on the profit made by your business. You must prepare accounts and [...]
There are many PAYE earners who do not realize that they are in fact liable for tax under the Self Assessment Tax System. The main categories [...]
Do I need to complete a Form 11 self assessed income tax return ? The Irish Self Assessment tax system applies to all self employed individuals [...]
As the name implies it’s a Pay As You Earn system of taxation. Employers are obliged to deduct tax from your earnings and pay it over [...]
