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Warning issued by Revenue on fraudulent correspondence

Revenue has issued a further warning of fraudulent emails, text messages and phone calls appearing to come from them seeking personal information from taxpayers.  Revenue confirmed that they never correspond with taxpayers through traditional email or text and will never request personal information by phone. The secure online service, MyEnquiries, is used by Revenue to send, receive and track correspondence. Examples of fraudulent emails and texts are included in the release. Revenue advises individuals to reset passwords if account details have been provided in response to an email, text or phone call and to contact their bank or credit card company if bank details have been provided.

Apr 14, 2025
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Revenue publishes quick start guide to Residential Zoned Land Tax

Revenue has published the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) - Quick start guide which aims to provide land and property owners with information to assist in fulfilling their RZLT obligations. The return and payment of the RZLT for 2025 is due to be filed and paid on or before 23 May 2025. The guide includes a flowchart which outlines the steps owners should follow to determine if, and when, RZLT obligations may arise. The guide also discusses the role of the local authority in issuing ‘annually revised maps’ and the interaction between the RZLT and Local Property Tax. The guide includes information on a number of exclusions, exemptions and deferrals from the RZLT and outlines the self-assessment process for registering and filing a return. The existing Tax and Duty Manuals RZLT Registration and RZLT Return provide further details on the related registration and compliance obligations.

Apr 14, 2025
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Public consultation on R&D Tax credit launched

The Department of Finance has launched a ‘Public Consultation on the Research &  Development Tax Credit and on Options to Support Innovation’. The consultation aligns with the commitment in The Programme for Government 2025  “Securing Ireland’s Future”  to examine options to enhance the R&D tax credit, reward innovation and digitalisation, and encourage innovation by domestic and international companies. The consultation is centred around questions relating to the R&D tax credit regime, grouped into the following areas: General queries, Subcontracting activities to universities or institutes of higher education, Spill-over effects of collaborating with universities or institutes of higher education, Subcontracting R&D to unconnected third parties, Grant funding, and The future of R&D. In the context of innovation, the consultation notes that a key first step in considering support options for innovation will be to develop a clear and robust definition of innovation. As the Department explores and considers its policy on innovation, feedback is requested from stakeholders in this area. The consultation period runs until Monday, 19 May 2025. The Institute will be responding to this consultation, and we welcome any input from members to this process by email to tax@charteredaccountants.ie by 25 April 2025.

Apr 14, 2025
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Post EU exit corner – 14 April 2025

In this week’s post EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant in the post EU exit environment. The most recent Trader Support Service bulletin is also available as is the latest Brexit and Beyond newsletter from the Northern Ireland Assembly EU Affairs team. HMRC has sent an update on the deployment of ICS2 and some new resources have been published to support traders sending goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. ICS2 deployment HMRC has sent the following message about the deployment of ICS2: “Deployment windows must be requested from the Member State where EORI is registered; they are not automatically applicable. Onboarding after 1 April must be requested from HMRC by emailing ics.helpdesk@hmrc.gov.uk. Goods moved by road should onboard to ICS2 between 1 April – 1 September 2025.  Your onboarding date must be no later than the end of the deployment window. For XI EORIs, you can request this from HMRC by emailing ics.helpdesk@hmrc.gov.uk. You will need to provide your: Company name, Company address, EORI number, What your role is in ICS2 process (e.g. air carrier, postal operator, house level filer), Your applicable deployment window dates (1 April – 1 September for road), and Date within this window that you expect to onboard. If you have any further question please don’t hesitate to contact us via our mailbox nistakeholderengagementteam@hmrc.gov.uk.” HMRC has also sent a detailed email on the new parcel and freight arrangements.” Resources for traders sending goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland In relation to the new set of arrangements for the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland via both parcels and freight which will take effect from the revised date of 1 May 2025, HMRC’s NI customs team has developed a new FAQs sheet on the new arrangements. This has been developed from questions raised frequently by stakeholders. Queries on the new arrangements can be sent to the NI stakeholder email address nistakeholderengagementteam@hmrc.gov.uk. HMRC has also published key information you need to provide to your haulier. Miscellaneous guidance updates and publications When HMRC selects your goods for inland pre-clearance checks, Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Reference Documents for The Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Reference documents for The Customs (Reliefs from a Liability to Import Duty and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Reference document for authorised use: eligible goods and authorised uses, Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Reference Document for The Customs (Origin of Chargeable Goods) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Reference Document for The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Customs, VAT and excise UK transition legislation from 1 January 2021, Notices under The Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 , and Data Element 2/3: Documents and Other Reference Codes (Union) of the Customs Declaration Service.

Apr 14, 2025
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US tariffs on EU imports temporarily suspended

Last week, US President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of the 20 percent tariffs on all imports from the EU for 90 days. During this time, baseline tariffs of 10 percent will still apply to imports from the EU into the US. Following the initial announcement of the 20 percent tariffs, calls were made for the US to engage in meaningful negotiation. The Institute’s Director of Members and Advocacy, Cróna Clohisey previously urged the Irish Government to work with the EU Commission to engage with the US administration in constructive dialogue prioritising solutions over a cycle of retaliatory measures. In his address to the Dail Eireann, Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe outlined that the Government’s priority was to de-escalate the current situation and avoid increased trade disputes, noting that this is something the Government, or even the EU, can fully control. In relation to the Government’s policy response to the tariffs, Minister Donohue also said: “We must now focus on how we can best insulate ourselves against current uncertainty, exploring how we could potentially diversify our trading portfolio. We must also continue to support the largest employers in the State - the small and medium-sized indigenous enterprises up and down the country. We must focus on the factors that are within our control and influence.”

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This week’s miscellaneous updates – 14 April 2025

In this week’s miscellaneous updates, HMRC has sent the March 2025 Stakeholder Digest and we are now able to share that HMRC has paused the issuing of Self-Assessment (SA) repayments for new claims via phone, including the Agent Dedicated Line (ADL), and webchat until further notice. We remind you that HMRC’s new email query service for agents is live and the Institute for Fiscal Studies has published a podcast looking at the future of corporation tax to mark its 60th anniversary. And finally, the Charter Stakeholder Group has launched a survey on HMRC’s performance against the HMRC Charter. HMRC has paused certain SA repayments Last month HMRC made us aware that it had paused SA repayments for new claims via phone (including the ADL) and webchat until further notice. We are now officially able to share this information. The message from HMRC is as follows: “On Thursday 27 March HMRC paused the issuing of SA repayments for new claims over the telephone (including ADL) and via webchat until further notice. This measure is part of enhanced security controls introduced in response to an increase in the ongoing suspected fraudulent repayment attempts. Agents can continue to claim client refunds online via their agent account. Agents who are unable to access their online account are advised to contact our OSH on 0300 200 3600. Digitally excluded customers will need to apply by post.   If your client contacts us directly they will be advised that the best way to claim refunds is online via their online tax account or through their agent.  The majority of requests relating to existing SA repayments can continue to be made via telephone and webchat.  A small number of existing claims may be impacted by our enhanced security controls. In these limited circumstances customers will also need to claim their refund online. Telephone and webchat can continue to be used for all other SA enquiries. Please ask your members to continue to support us by:  being extra vigilant for phishing scams that could result in fraudsters gaining access to agent accounts and client tax records   choosing strong passwords and changing them regularly   paying close attention to any advice or instruction from HMRC regarding account security, particularly in the event of an agent account suspension.” Reminder: new HMRC email query service for agents This service went live from 31 March. As agents must use the ‘Where’s my reply’ process first before using the email query service, details of how to access the service are integrated into HMRC's Tax agents handbook. Go to 'Contacting HMRC' and 'Check progress and service levels' where you will see the email address which is: personaltaxqueryresolutionserviceforagents@hmrc.gov.uk. HMRC has advised that this email address is likely to change so please always ensure you refer to the full guidance should you wish to use this service. Charter Stakeholder Group 2024/25 HMRC performance survey The Charter Stakeholder Group has launched its 2024/25 survey seeking feedback on HMRC's performance against the standards in the HMRC Charter. The results of the survey are shared anonymously with HMRC and published in the Charter Annual Report. The survey contains 11 choice questions and a box for broader comments (250 words only). Responses can be made until 2 May 2025. Anyone who is an agent and a taxpayer and wants to respond in both capacities should complete the survey twice.  

Apr 14, 2025
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Last chance to share your views on e-invoicing consultation

The Institute is formulating its response to the consultation “Electronic invoicing: promoting e-invoicing across UK businesses and the public sector” and wants to hear your views. This week is your last opportunity to share your views. Email tax@charteredaccountants.ie to participate. The purpose of this consultation is to gather views on standardising electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) and how to increase adoption of e-invoicing across UK businesses and the public sector. The consultation explores how different e-invoicing approaches may align with businesses and aims to support the development of a UK approach and is open until 7 May 2025. Please share your views with us by Friday 18 April 2025. Should you wish to respond individually, responses are being accepted by submitting a form or by email to einvoicingconsultation@hmrc.gov.uk.  

Apr 14, 2025
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Have you taken our short survey on Making Tax Digital for income tax?

Our short six question survey on Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax which opened last week remains open for responses. The survey will close on Friday 25 April and will take less than 5 minutes to complete. A more detailed survey on MTD will be launched later before the summer. Take the survey now.  Despite our reservations about MTD, the Institute will continue to work with HMRC on MTD readiness and is developing a cross-department MTD strategy to assist members in their preparations. We will also continue to represent members views as we approach April 2026.  HMRC is working with an independent research agency, Verian, to understand the impact of MTD for  income tax on taxpayers. The research has recently been extended until 8 May 2025. See Check genuine HMRC contact that uses more than one communication method for more information. HMRC has also recently published guidance and a new YouTube video to assist agents with the MTD client sign-up process. Several new software providers have also recently been added to the HMRC’s list of MTD compatible software.

Apr 14, 2025
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Agent notification of client initial payment requests from Revenue – short survey

Revenue is developing a system whereby a notification will issue to an agent's ROS Inbox listing all clients that have been issued with a final demand that week. The notification is expected to issue each Monday following the issue of final demands to taxpayers earlier in the day. Final demands are preceded by an initial request for payment, providing the taxpayer with 7 days to make a payment. The Institute is inviting members to take a short two question survey to assess if members would find it beneficial to receive a notification to their ROS inbox with the weekly list of payment requests, in addition to the new list of final demands. Take the survey now.

Apr 14, 2025
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Inclusive Framework concludes a successful meeting in South Africa

Last week, the government of South Africa hosted the seventeenth plenary meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). In a public statement by the Inclusive Framework, agreed at the meeting, members recognised the importance of securing certainty and stability in the international tax system, and the need to continue discussions on the Two-Pillar Solution and other items for a future agenda using a phased, evidence-based approach.

Apr 14, 2025
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The role of simple tax rules and tax fragmentation in European competitiveness

The FISC subcommittee has published a draft report on the role of simple tax rules and tax fragmentation in European competitiveness. On 24 April 2025 the subcommittee will discuss simplification, digitalisation and stronger cooperation among Members States to alleviate regulatory and administrative burdens, particularly for SMEs.

Apr 14, 2025
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The role of tax in aligning the green transition and competitiveness

The FISC subcommittee will host a public hearing on “The role of tax in aligning the green transition and competitiveness” on 24 April 2025. The hearing will examine tax incentives for clean energy, aviation, and maritime transport and explore how fiscal measures can support the green transition and enhance sustainability in these key sectors.

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