From 10^th February 2023 the Revenue Commissioners are posting out letters to taxpayers who are currently registered for Income Tax but who have not submitted Income Tax Returns for years of assessment up to and including 2021.

The letters state:

“Based on a review of your Income Tax records, you have not filed any self-assessed Income Tax returns for years up to and including 2021.”

Taxpayers should start receiving such letters from 13^th February onwards.

Please be aware that your Tax Agent won’t receive a copy of this notice.

What are you required to do?

In the event that the taxpayer is no longer deemed to be a “chargeable person” and, therefore, is no longer required to file an Income Tax Returns, he/she/they should cancel the Income Tax registration.

The term “chargeable person” applies to an individual who:

1. Is self employed or
2. Is a Director of an Irish company or
3. Has other sources of income in addition to a PAYE salary.

An individual who is in receipt of PAYE income as well as non-PAYE income will not, however, be regarded as a “chargeable person” provided:

1. the total gross income from non-PAYE sources is less than €30,000 and
2. the net assessable income is less than €5,000 and
3. the tax is collected by reducing his/her/their tax credits through the PAYE system.

A chargeable person is obliged to file an annual Income Tax Return through the self-assessment system.

How can you cancel your IT registration?

This can be done online via ROS or by completing a Form TRCN1 which is available on the Revenue website.

What happens if you are considered to be a “Chargeable Person”?

If the taxpayer is considered a “chargeable person” but has not filed Income Tax Returns up to 2021, the letter is deemed to be a Final Reminder to file all outstanding income tax returns.

If the taxpayer does not file the outstanding Income Tax Returns or cancel the registration within 21 days of the letter, Revenue will cease the income tax registration without further notice.

Once the Income Tax registration is ceased, if the taxpayer wishes to re-register for income tax he/she/they will be required to submit an online application via ROS.

Final Points

The Notice states:

“You should note that, where further information comes to Revenue’s attention that you were a chargeable person for any relevant tax year, Revenue reserves the right to reinstate your Income Tax registration.

The non-filing of a required tax return by chargeable persons can result in further contact from Revenue, including a follow-up compliance intervention. Non-filing of a return where required is also an offence for which a person can be prosecuted.”

If you have received a Cancellation of your Income Tax Registration Notice and you require assistance filing outstanding Income Tax Returns, please contact us at queries@accountsadvicecentre.ie

Please be aware that the information contained in this article is of a general nature.  It is not intended to address specific circumstances in relation to any individual or entity. All reasonable efforts have been made by Accounts Advice Centre to provide accurate and up-to-date information, however, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate on the date it is received or that it will continue to remain so.. This information should not be acted upon without full and comprehensive, specialist professional tax advice.