Tax returns – do I need one and what information must I keep?
Under self assessment anyone who has a tax liability must inform the Revenue and pay the additional tax. For the majority of employed taxpayers this does not apply as tax is collected by their employer every month and any adjustments are made in their tax code. The opposite rule however does not apply as the Revenue is not obliged to tell you if you have overpaid, so if you are in doubt it makes sense to check which you can do on the Revenue website or ask your accountant to do. Some people such as directors of companies and the self employed must complete a tax return. read more