Compliance Taxation

The routine tax compliance that keeps you on the right side of Revenue, returns prepared and filed correctly.

Routine tax compliance keeps your business out of trouble: returns prepared correctly, figures that reconcile and deadlines that are never missed. Our compliance taxation services in Ireland cover income tax, corporation tax, VAT and payroll taxes, filed accurately and on time through ROS, so you stay firmly on the right side of Revenue.

One practice for all your Revenue obligations

A trading business in Ireland juggles several taxes at once, each with its own forms, rules and deadlines. We bring them together under one roof:

  • Income tax self-assessment returns (Form 11) for sole traders, directors and landlords
  • Corporation tax computations and CT1 returns for companies
  • VAT returns and the annual Return of Trading Details
  • PAYE/PRSI returns under real-time payroll reporting
  • Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) where you operate in construction

Because the same team handles all of it, your returns are consistent with each other and with your year-end accounts. There is no risk of one filing telling Revenue a different story to another.

Get preliminary tax right

Preliminary tax catches a lot of businesses out. It is an advance payment toward your current liability, paid alongside the balance owed for the prior period. Pay too little and Revenue charge interest; pay too much and you have needlessly tied up cash you could be using in the business.

We calculate preliminary tax carefully for both income tax and corporation tax, balancing compliance with your cash flow. You know what is due, when it is due, and why, well ahead of the deadline.

Accurate filing through ROS

As registered tax agents, we file your returns electronically through the Revenue Online Service. Every submission is confirmed and recorded, and we keep your tax registrations and Revenue correspondence in order. If a query or notice arrives from Revenue, it comes to us first and we deal with it.

Filing accurately and on time is the most cost-effective form of tax management there is. Late returns bring surcharges, late payments accrue daily interest, and a patchy compliance history can increase your chances of being selected for a Revenue audit. If you are ever selected, our guide on preparing for a Revenue audit sets out what to expect. Solid compliance protects you on every front.

Compliance that sets up good planning

Reliable compliance is the foundation everything else is built on. Once your returns are accurate and current, we can see clearly where there are opportunities, reliefs you are not claiming, a structure that no longer suits you, or a better way to extract profit. Our tax planning and tax review services build on the compliance work to keep more of your money working for you, always within the rules.

Local accountants, full Revenue cover

You can work with us from our Mullingar office or our offices in Longford, Trim and Athlone, and we manage tax compliance for businesses and individuals throughout Ireland.

If you want your tax compliance handled properly, or you are switching from another accountant and need a clean handover, get in touch. Book a free consultation and we will set out a clear compliance calendar so you never face a missed deadline again.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is preliminary tax and when is it due in Ireland?

Preliminary tax is an advance payment of your current year's tax liability, paid alongside the balance of the previous year under self-assessment. For income tax it falls due as part of the annual Form 11 process; companies pay preliminary corporation tax during the accounting period. The amount you pay matters, pay too little and Revenue charge interest. We calculate it carefully so you stay compliant without overpaying.

What taxes does a typical Irish business have to file?

Most trading businesses deal with several taxes: income tax or corporation tax on profits, VAT returns and the annual Return of Trading Details, PAYE/PRSI/USC under real-time payroll reporting, and sometimes RCT in construction. We bring all of these together so nothing is missed and your filings are consistent.

What happens if I file or pay a tax return late in Ireland?

Late filing typically triggers a surcharge on the tax due, and late payment attracts daily interest. A poor compliance record can also raise your profile for a Revenue audit. Filing accurately and on time is the simplest, cheapest form of tax planning, and that is what our compliance service delivers.

Do you file directly with Revenue through ROS?

Yes. We are registered tax agents and file your returns electronically through the Revenue Online Service (ROS), so submissions are confirmed and on the record. We also manage Revenue correspondence on your behalf.

Can you take over compliance from another accountant mid-year?

Yes. We handle the handover with your previous adviser, review what has already been filed, and pick up your compliance calendar so there is no gap and no missed deadline.

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