Today, in Dublin Castle, the Army Ranger Wing along with Revenue Customs Officers received a WCO award in recognition of the excellent collaboration on the interdiction of the MV Matthew, resulting in the largest seizure of cocaine in the State.
We are conscious that many agents work up to the midnight deadline to meet the Pay and File obligations. In light of the current Covid-19 developments we are extending the Pay and File deadline to Friday, 19 November at 5.00pm.
Revenue is proud to announce that a number of Customs officers together with their detector dogs competed and achieved notable success at the recent European Championships..
We are aware of intermittent issues with our online services. Some customers can access services without any problem. However, for some customers performance is slow and for others the service is unavailable. Our technical teams are currently working to resolve the issues.
Revenue has confirmed that a surcharge will not apply to any Income Tax Self-Assessed returns filed online this week.
That is, up until midnight on Sunday 17 November.
Customs Officers providing information to truck drivers in Dublin Ports this morning to ensure they understand and are aware of the changes that Brexit will mean for their journeys.
Revenue has announced that the ROS system will be unavailable until 1pm today.
In light of the difficulties experienced with the ROS system over the last couple of days, a surcharge will not apply to any returns filed this week.
Important information for truck drivers moving goods from GB into Ireland. Check your Customs Channel 30 minutes out from arrival into the Irish Port to avoid unnecessary delays. Access and click on 'Customs Channel Look-Up'
Congratulations to handler Lynda Kealey and to Revenue detector dog Flynn who was the joint winner of the Law Enforcement Dog of the Year Award at the Golden Paw Hero Dog Awards 2022.
If you are an employer and have a query regarding the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme, contact Revenue’s National Employer Helpdesk via the myEnquiries system as follows:
1. Select: ‘Employer’s PAYE’ and then
2. ‘Employer’s PAYE General Enquiry’
If you are an employer and have a query regarding the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme, contact Revenue’s National Employer Helpdesk via the myEnquiries system as follows:
1. Select: ‘Employer’s PAYE’ and then
2. ‘Employer’s PAYE General Enquiry’
Are you an employer whose business has been affected by Covid-19? You may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Wage subsidy Scheme. For information click
Revenue is refunding a total of €5m to over 900 charities under the Charities VAT Compensation Scheme in respect of VAT paid in 2019. Over the coming days, each charity will get a ROS Inbox notification advising of the refund amount being sent to their designated bank account.
Delighted that two of our projects were successful at the Civil Service Excellence and Innovation Awards - The Maritime Frontier Controls’ project and Using Artificial Intelligence to improve Customer Service.
Revenue has launched its myAccount information campaign and asks, are you claiming all tax credits and reliefs you are entitled to?
#ItsQuickItsEasyAndItsFree
Customs dog handlers, Nicola and John, together with their canine companions Jack and Chief, proudly representing Revenue as part of
#nationalservicesday
at Meta HQ today
We are unable to pay €2.6 million to ~930 employers under the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. If you are an employer, awaiting payment from Revenue, check that you have set up a nominated Refund Bank Account in ROS.
If you order products from or send products to the UK, your business will be affected by Brexit. Revenue is hosting a free Customs Brexit information seminar on 11 March in Dublin.
Book now:
Revenue is aware that the ROS system is experiencing some issues this morning.
Our technical team are working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.
A further update will issue as soon as possible.
We are aware of citizens receiving bogus phone calls purporting to come from Revenue. These calls purposely try to cause concern and seek personal information such as PPSN or bank details. Revenue never ask for personal information via phone or text.
If you are an employer and your business has been affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme. For further information click here:
Over the course of the last 24 hours we have worked to resolve network issues that meant some customers were unable to connect to our systems. Revenue systems are now available. We would like to thank you for your patience and apologise again for the inconvenience caused.
Hauliers and Truck Drivers - use the Customs RoRo Service to:
•Create a PBN
•Check PBN Status
•Check your customs channel prior to arrival in Ireland
•Check in with Customs if a customs control is required
Click here :
Important Customer Notice: in response to the additional restrictive measures aimed at suppressing the transmission of COVID-19, there are some changes to Revenue services. Full information
As part of Operation TOTO, Revenue Customs Service are working with the DSPCA and AGS to highlight the legal requirements for the movement of pets between Ireland, the UK and France. For more information click
If you intend on trading with Great Britain in 2021, your business will be affected by Brexit. Revenue is hosting free online Customs Brexit information sessions on 5 and 6 Oct 2020. Book now
Information regarding Pay and File deadline:
Revenue has announced that a surcharge will not apply to any 2018 income tax self-assessed returns filed online this week.
For more information see:
Are you an employer rehiring employees who were on your payroll in Jan/Feb 2020 but were temporarily laid off due to COVID? - TWSS can be applied for these employees once their PUP claim has been ceased with DEASP (1/2)
Businesses impacted by COVID-19 should continue to file their tax returns even if payment is not possible. Where ability to compute tax returns is impacted, businesses should submit the relevant return on a 'best estimate' basis Click for more information
From tomorrow (1 September 2020), a 6-month reduction in the standard rate of VAT from 23% to 21% will apply. For information on procedures to be followed when a VAT rate is changed click:
Revenue strongly recommends that you avoid tweeting any personal information, including a Personal Public Service Number (PPS number), email address, bank details or any other personal information in your tweets. If you have tweeted personal information you should delete it.
In advance of moving goods to or from GB the haulier must:
1.Create a PBN and secure a unique PBN Identifier (PBN ID)
2.Add all the MRNs
3.Provide the PBN ID as part of the required booking details
4.Provide the PBN ID to the driver of the vehicle
5.Check the PBN status
TWSS is available to employees who were on their employer’s payroll on 29 Feb, and for whom a February payroll submission was made by the return deadline. Employees laid off after 29 Feb may be taken back on payroll to join the scheme. For more information
A Statement of Liability (SOL) is now available in My Documents for the majority of PAYE Taxpayers who filed their 2020 income tax return before 15 January. If you have not received your SOL yet, we may need to confirm some details and will be in touch via MyEnquiries.
Important information for truck drivers moving goods from GB into Ireland. Check your Customs Channel no earlier than 30 minutes out from arrival into the Irish Port to avoid unnecessary delays. Access and click on 'Customs Channel Look-Up'
We are aware of citizens receiving bogus phone calls purporting to come from Revenue. These calls purposely try to cause concern and seek personal information such as PPSN or bank details. Revenue never ask for personal information via phone or text.