The initial email with agreement and the PAYE A1 Authorization form will be sent via email where you will need to review and agree by responding with "I confirm" via email that you authorize the tax agent registered with the Tax Advisor Identification Number (further "TAIN") of 81019E to act on your behalf regarding your Irish income tax affairs. This includes appending your signature to the Power of Attorney and submitting it to the Irish Tax Authorities. The specific wording of the authorization is outlined below.
Legal Information and Terms of Usage
- Authorization to Act as Agent
I declare to the Revenue Commissioners of Ireland that I authorize the tax agent registered under TAIN 81019E to act as my agent. This includes handling all aspects of filing my Irish income tax return, submitting refund or credit claims, and claiming allowances or reliefs on my behalf.
- Record-Keeping Obligations
I confirm that I will retain all documentary evidence supporting any credits, reliefs, or claims made on my behalf, as well as records of all taxable income sources, for a period of 6 years starting from the end of the tax year to which the Return of Income or claim relates. I understand that I must provide these records to the tax agent upon request.
- Duration of Authorization
This authorization will remain in force until formally revoked by either myself or the tax agent registered under TAIN 81019E, with notification provided to Revenue or for a maximum period of 4 years. The updated Authorization after 4 years should be renewed.
- Compliance with Tax Law - Terms and Conditions of Authorization
I understand that tax law provides for civil penalties and criminal sanctions for
- Failure to file a return.
- Filing a false return.
- Facilitating the filing of a false return.
- Claiming tax credits, allowances, or reliefs to which I am not entitled.
- I confirm that I will provide all necessary documentation to the tax agent to support any claims made on my behalf to Revenue.
- I understand that I am required to retain all documentation relating to any refund or credit or allowance or relief claimed by the agent on my behalf for a period of 6 years beginning at the end of the year of assessment to which the Return of Income and/or claim.