Tax Calendar

Irish Tax Calendar 2025–2026

Every Revenue deadline explained in plain English — self-assessment Pay & File, VAT, PAYE/PRSI/USC, corporation tax, CGT, CAT, and RCT. Click any form number for AI-powered field-by-field guidance.

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January 2026

14 Jan

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — December 2025

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for December 2025. Companies that pay dividends must deduct DWT at 25% and remit it to Revenue by this date.

19 Jan

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Nov–Dec 2025)

VAT 3 return and payment for the November–December 2025 bi-monthly period due. Includes Return of Trading Details for accounting periods ending in this window.

23 Jan

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (December 2025)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for December 2025. Due by the 23rd for ROS users who file and pay online. Employers report payroll taxes withheld from employees.

February 2026

14 Feb

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — January 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for January 2026.

19 Feb

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Jan–Feb 2026)

VAT 3 return and payment for the January–February 2026 bi-monthly period due for VAT-registered businesses.

23 Feb

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (January 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for January 2026 due for ROS users.

March 2026

14 Mar

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — February 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for February 2026.

19 Mar

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Jan–Feb 2026)

VAT 3 return and payment for the January–February 2026 period (bi-monthly lodgers) or 4-monthly period ending February 2026.

23 Mar

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (February 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for February 2026 due for ROS users.

31 Mar

Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) Returns Due

Deadline for employers to submit Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) returns for the 2025 tax year. Employers must report the cash equivalent of company cars, accommodation, loans, and other non-cash benefits provided to employees.

April 2026

14 Apr

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — March 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for March 2026.

19 Apr

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Mar–Apr 2026)

VAT 3 return and payment for the March–April 2026 bi-monthly period due.

23 Apr

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (March 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for March 2026 due for ROS users.

23 Apr

Corporation Tax — Preliminary Tax (AP Ending 31 May 2026)

Preliminary corporation tax payment due for companies with an accounting period ending on 31 May 2026. Extended to 23 April for ROS users (standard due date is 21 April).

May 2026

CURRENT
14 May

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — April 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for April 2026.

19 May

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Mar–Apr 2026) / Annual Return

VAT 3 return and payment due. For bi-monthly lodgers: March–April period. For annual lodgers with year ending in April: annual return and payment.

23 May

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (April 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for April 2026 due for ROS users.

23 May

Corporation Tax — Preliminary Tax & Returns (AP Ending 30 Jun 2026)

Preliminary corporation tax payment due for accounting periods ending 30 June 2026. Also, corporation tax CT1 returns and balance payments due for accounting periods ending 31 August 2025.

June 2026

14 Jun

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — May 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for May 2026.

19 Jun

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (May–Jun 2026) / Bi-Annual

VAT 3 return and payment due. For bi-monthly lodgers: May–June period. For bi-annual lodgers: January–June 2026 period.

23 Jun

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (May 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for May 2026 due for ROS users.

30 Jun

SARP Employer Return Due

Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP) employer return for the year ended 31 December 2025. Employers must report qualifying assignees to Revenue by this date.

July 2026

14 Jul

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — June 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for June 2026.

19 Jul

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (May–Jun 2026) / Bi-Annual / Annual

VAT 3 return due for multiple periods. Bi-monthly: May–June. Bi-annual: January–June. Annual: July–June year-end for businesses with June accounting period.

23 Jul

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (June 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for June 2026 due for ROS users.

31 Jul

Corporation Tax CT1 — AP Ending 31 October 2025 (ROS)

Last date for filing corporation tax return CT1 for companies with a financial year ended on 31 October 2025 if filed using ROS. Certain elections must be included with the return.

August 2026

14 Aug

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — July 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for July 2026.

19 Aug

VAT Return — Annual (August–July)

Annual VAT 3 return and payment due for businesses whose VAT accounting period ends in July.

23 Aug

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (July 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for July 2026 due for ROS users.

31 Aug

Corporation Tax CT1 — AP Ending 30 November 2025 (ROS)

Last date for filing corporation tax return CT1 for companies with a financial year ended on 30 November 2025 if filed using ROS.

September 2026

14 Sep

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — August 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for August 2026.

19 Sep

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Jul–Aug 2026)

VAT 3 return and payment for the July–August 2026 bi-monthly period due.

23 Sep

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (August 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for August 2026 due for ROS users.

23 Sep

Corporation Tax CT1 — AP Ending 31 December 2025 (ROS)

Last date for filing corporation tax return CT1 for companies with a financial year ended on 31 December 2025 if filed using ROS. Balance payment and preliminary tax also due.

October 2026

14 Oct

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — September 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for September 2026.

19 Oct

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Sep–Oct 2026)

VAT 3 return and payment for the September–October 2026 bi-monthly period due.

23 Oct

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (September 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for September 2026 due for ROS users.

31 Oct

Income Tax — Pay & File Deadline (Form 11)

THE key deadline for self-assessment taxpayers. By 31 October 2026 you must: file your 2025 Form 11 income tax return, pay any balance of tax due for 2025, and pay your preliminary tax for 2026. The ROS extension pushes this to 18 November 2026.

31 Oct

Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) — Return Due

Deadline for filing CAT returns (Form CA4, CA12, etc.) for gifts or inheritances with valuation dates in the year ended 31 August 2026. Payment of CAT is also due by this date.

November 2026

14 Nov

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — October 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for October 2026.

18 Nov

ROS Extended Pay & File — Income Tax & CAT

Extended deadline for ROS customers who file and pay online. File your 2025 Form 11 return, pay the balance of 2025 income tax, and pay preliminary tax for 2026 all through ROS by this date. Also covers CAT returns.

19 Nov

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Sep–Oct 2026)

VAT 3 return and payment for the September–October 2026 bi-monthly period due.

23 Nov

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (October 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for October 2026 due for ROS users.

December 2026

14 Dec

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — November 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for November 2026.

15 Dec

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) — Due (Disposals Jan–Nov 2026)

Payment due for Capital Gains Tax on disposals made between 1 January and 30 November 2026. File Form CG1 and pay the tax due by this date to avoid interest and penalties.

19 Dec

VAT Return — Bi-Monthly (Nov–Dec 2026)

VAT 3 return and payment for the November–December 2026 bi-monthly period due.

23 Dec

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (November 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for November 2026 due for ROS users.

January 2027

14 Jan

Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) — December 2026

Return and payment of Dividend Withholding Tax for December 2026.

23 Jan

PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT — Monthly Return (December 2026)

Monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT return and payment for December 2026 due for ROS users.

31 Jan

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) — Disposals December 2026

Capital Gains Tax payment and return due for disposals made in December 2026. Filing and payment must be completed by this date.

February 2027

28 Feb

Annual P35 — Employer PAYE Return Due

Annual employer PAYE return (P35) for the 2026 tax year. Employers must file a consolidated annual return summarising all payroll taxes withheld during the year.

Pay & File Calendar

By 31 October each year, self-assessment taxpayers must file their tax return, pay any balance due for the prior year, and pay preliminary tax for the current year. The ROS extension moves this to 18 November.

Standard Pay & File
31 October 2026
ROS Extended Deadline
18 November 2026
CAT Return Deadline
31 October 2026
CAT ROS Extension
18 November 2026
View Revenue Form 11 →

VAT & Capital Gains Tax

VAT returns are due by the 19th (or 23rd via ROS) following the period end. Most businesses file bi-monthly. CGT on disposals from January to November is due 15 December; December disposals by 31 January.

VAT (Monthly)
19th / 23rd ROS
VAT (Bi-Monthly)
19th / 23rd ROS
VAT (Annual)
19th after year end
VAT (IOSS)
Monthly by 31st

Key Revenue Forms by Category

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Pay & File deadline for self-assessment in Ireland?
The standard Pay & File deadline is 31 October 2026. By this date you must file your 2025 Form 11 return, pay any balance of tax due for 2025, and pay your preliminary tax for 2026. If you file and pay through the Revenue Online Service (ROS), the deadline is extended to 18 November 2026.
What is the ROS extension date for Form 11?
The ROS extension moves the Pay & File deadline from 31 October 2026 to 18 November 2026. To qualify, you must both pay and file through ROS. If you only do one through ROS, the extension does not apply and the standard 31 October deadline remains.
When are VAT returns due in Ireland?
VAT return (VAT 3) deadlines depend on your filing frequency. Monthly filers: due by the 19th of the following month (extended to the 23rd for ROS). Bi-monthly filers: due by the 19th of the month after the period ends. Annual filers: due by the 19th of the month after the VAT year end. Businesses with turnover exceeding €3 million must file monthly.
What are the corporation tax filing deadlines in Ireland?
Corporation tax returns (CT1) must be filed within 9 months of the end of the accounting period. For a company with a 31 December 2025 year-end, the return is due by 30 September 2026. Preliminary tax for large companies (liability >€200,000) is due by the 6th day of the 6th month of the accounting period.
When is the Capital Gains Tax payment due?
CGT payment deadlines depend on when the disposal occurred. For disposals between 1 January and 30 November 2026, payment is due by 15 December 2026. For disposals in December 2026, payment is due by 31 January 2027. File Form CG1 and pay using Form CG50 by the relevant deadline.
What is the CAT return deadline in Ireland?
Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) returns are due by 31 October 2026 (or 18 November 2026 through ROS) for gifts or inheritances received with valuation dates in the year ended 31 August 2026. Use Form CA4 for general CAT returns or Form CA12 for discretionary trust returns.
How do PAYE/PRSI/USC monthly returns work for employers?
Employers must submit monthly PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT returns (P30) by the 14th of the following month. If you file and pay through ROS, the deadline is extended to the 23rd. The annual P35 return summarising the full year is due by 28 February of the following year.
What happens if I miss a Revenue deadline?
Late filing of income tax returns incurs a surcharge of 5% on the tax due (up to €12,695) for returns filed within 2 months of the deadline, and 10% (up to €63,485) thereafter. Interest at 0.0274% per day (10% per annum) applies to late payments of all taxes. Revenue may also publish a defaulters list for significant non-compliance.

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