31 October (paper) / mid-November (ROS) following the tax year.

Form 11 — Self Assessment

Annual income tax return for Irish self-employed people, company directors, and individuals with non-PAYE income. Filed via ROS by 31 October each year (extended to mid-November for ROS pay-and-file).

Who this applies to

  • Self-employed sole traders and partnerships
  • Proprietary directors of Irish companies
  • Landlords with rental income
  • Individuals with non-PAYE income over €5,000

What to file

Form 11 covering all income sources: trading, rental, investment, foreign income, capital gains, and reliefs claimed.

How to file

Via ROS using digital cert. Many use a tax advisor with their own ROS access.

Payment due

Balance of income tax, PRSI, USC for prior year + preliminary tax for current year, all due same date.

Penalties for missing this deadline

5% surcharge of liability (within 2 months) rising to 10% beyond. Plus interest at approximately 8% on unpaid tax. Persistent late filing can trigger Revenue audit.

Filing checklist

  • Gather P60s, dividend vouchers, rental income summary
  • Calculate trading profit / loss for sole trader / partnership
  • Compute capital gains for the year (separate column)
  • Claim reliefs: pension contributions, EIIS, medical insurance, rental tax credit
  • Pay balance + preliminary tax via ROS

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Forgetting preliminary tax (creates a snowballing arrears)
  • Missing rental tax credit (€750 cap for 2024+)
  • Not declaring foreign income — Revenue receives info via Common Reporting Standard
  • Filing past the ROS extension date — 5% surcharge is automatic

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