As a self-employed individual in Ireland, understanding preliminary tax is crucial. This tax is an estimate of the amount you'll owe for the current trading year, covering income tax, Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI), and Universal Social Charge (USC).

For self-employed individuals in Ireland, the deadline for filing your self-assessment tax return is October 31st, 2024. However, if you've signed up for Revenue Online Service (ROS), you'll have until November 14th, 2024 to file and pay.

For self-employed individuals in Ireland, the clock is ticking on their annual self-assessment tax return. With the official deadline of October 31st, 2024 looming, understanding the process and navigating the complexities can feel overwhelming.

New figures published recently by the Revenue show that over 472,000 PAYE Income Tax Returns have been processed for 2023, an increase of almost 30% on the previous year.

Revenue said a total of €203m has already been refunded to people's bank accounts as a result of the 2023 returns filed by PAYE taxpayers so far, while a further €480m may have been overpaid during the year.

You may not necessarily need an accountant to prepare your tax return– it really depends on the complexity of your business and your financial knowledge. But one way or the other, if you’re self-employed, you’re obliged to file a return. Here are 8 practical tips to make the process as smooth as possible.