Revenue typically does not process refunds until after the CT1 filing date, even where the CT return is filed early. Therefore, if a company has a 31 December year end, the refund may not be processed until after 23 September of the following year. In essence, this can mean a company may not receive its R&D refund until November or December of the following year.
Revenue recently issued guidance which notes that due to the impact of Covid-19, Revenue will, subject to appropriate checks, issue R&D refunds earlier in order to assist with companies’ cashflow. Consequently, if a CT1 is filed early, Revenue may on request, process the R&D refund early which could lead to a company receiving an early refund. To learn more about the Revenue guidance click, here.
If you are in a position to file your 2019 CT return early this year to avail of the expedited payment of the R&D refund, please contact our Tax specialists who would be delighted to assist.
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