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Self-assessed tax return (4001)

You can file and pay self-assessed taxes (such as value-added tax or lottery tax) in MyTax.

Tax returns on self-assessed taxes must be filed electronically. Filing on paper is allowed only in exceptional cases.

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You can submit the information electronically, for example:

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Form for the 2026 year: this form is for the reportable tax period 1/2026 and later periods.

Form for 2025: Use this form if you have amounts and information to report for any tax period relating to the past year 2025.

Form for 2024:

  • Use this form if you have amounts and information to report for any tax periods that end no later than on 31 December 2024.
  • For example, you should use the 2024 form for submitting an application for VAT relief concerning the 2024 year.

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Read more:

Rates of VAT

New VAT rate from 1 September 2024, instructions for VAT reporting

Note: Although excise duties are self-assessed taxes, they are not filed on Form 4001. Read the instructions for filing and paying excise duty.


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Page last updated 1/5/2026