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Form 11 · ROS · pay and file

Form 11 pay and file — the dates, the ROS extension and what a late return costs

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Short answer. By 31 October 2026 you pay preliminary tax for 2026, file your 2025 return and pay any 2025 balance. If you both pay and file through ROS, the date is extended to 18 November 2026. A late return carries a surcharge of 5% or 10% of your tax due.

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Revenue: less than two months after the filing date, 5% up to €12,695; more than two months, 10% up to €63,485.

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Pay and file through ROS to get the later date.

Check your LPT at the same time.

Deadlines

The rules, with the source

WhatDeadlineSource
By 31 October 2026Pay preliminary tax for 2026, file your 2025 return, pay any Income Tax balance for 2025Revenue, Pay and file system
ROS extension18 November 2026 when you both pay and file through ROSRevenue, Pay and file
Late, under two monthsSurcharge of 5% of tax due, up to €12,695Revenue, Pay and file system
Late, over two monthsSurcharge of 10% of tax due, up to €63,485Revenue, Pay and file system
Local Property TaxA 10% surcharge may apply if LPT obligations are not met, even if you pay and file on timeRevenue, Pay and file system
ErrorsAmend through ROS. Paper return: contact your Revenue officeRevenue, Pay and file system
Capital Gains TaxIts payment date is differentRevenue, Pay and file system

Checked on revenue.ie on 1 November 2026. These dates are for the 2025 return.

Step by step

What to do, in order

  1. 1

    Check your date

    31 October, or 18 November if you pay and file through ROS.

  2. 2

    Gather your figures

    Income, expenses and credits for 2025.

  3. 3

    Complete Form 11

    In ROS.

  4. 4

    Pay

    Preliminary tax for 2026 and any 2025 balance.

  5. 5

    Check LPT

    Make sure it is up to date.

  6. 6

    Keep your acknowledgement

    And note next year's date.

Questions

When is Form 11 due?

31 October 2026, or 18 November 2026 if you both pay and file through ROS.

What is the late filing surcharge?

5% of tax due up to €12,695 under two months late; 10% up to €63,485 over two months.

Can I fix a mistake?

Yes: amend through ROS, or contact your Revenue office for a paper return.

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