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TAXISnet
Taking advantage of electronic tax submission
TAXISnet
What is TAXISnet?
In 2004, the Cyprus authorities launched TAXISnet Service, an electronic system for submission of tax returns.
In order to have access to and use TAXISnet for submitting income tax returns online, you need to first apply for the service. The service is free of charge and applications can be obtained either from the Inland Revenue District office or downloaded from the website of the TAXISnet Service or from our compilation of Cyprus tax forms.
There are two application forms, IR.66 and IR.80 besides two other which are used when the tax returns are submitted on your behalf of your tax advisor or accountant. Form IR.66 is for individuals and IR.80 is for partnerships and companies. Both forms require that you fill in details of your tax identification code (TIC), name, address, telephone and email, as well as indicate the type of income tax return you wish to be able to submit on-line. You will have to sign the form and together with a copy of your passport submit it in person at the Inland Revenue District office. Note, that in case you do not have TIC, you will need to first apply for one by completing form IR.163 (for individuals) or IR.162 (for partnerships and companies).
The same forms, IR.66 and IR.80, are used to communicate any changes in the details you have initially submitted (change of address for example).
For more details, you can contact TAXISnet at 22807334.
Benefits of online tax submission with TAXISnet
Easy - With an average computer and Internet skills, it is easy to complete, store and print out a copy of your tax return submission
Convenience - You can access TAXISnet day or night, so you need not wait on those long cues just to submit your tax return
Acknowledgement - Instead of sending your income tax return by post and hoping it does not get lost, filling on TAXISnet will give you an instant acknowledgement of your submission and follow up its progress
Completion at your own pace - You can save your data safely and return to it later. This means you can complete your tax return at your own pace, provided you meet the filing deadline
Extended deadline - The deadline for filing online returns is later (30 July) than for paper returns (30 April)
Safe and secure - The TAXISnet website has 128-bit encryption, so your login details and submission are secured
How to register for TAXISnet
The TAXISnet online system will enable you to:
- file in and send electronically your tax return
- go back to the tax return you have already started
- review and print previously submitted returns
- check the status of your tax return
Starting tax year 2017, your personal income tax returns (TD.1/IR.1) can be submitted only electronically. Paper income tax returns will not be readily available.
Individuals who have already filed their registration application with the IRD using form TD.2001 (former IR.163) and have obtained a Tax Identification Code (TIC).
The application for TAXISnet is electronic. The paper-based forms have been replaced by an electronic online application which you will have to complete on the TAXISnet Service website. After submitting your personal particulars and unique registration number, you will receive an email with the login credentials (username and password).
For the correct electronic application, you should provide the following details:
- Tax Identification Code (TIC): an 8-digit number followed by 1 capital Latin letter
- At least one telephone number (home, business or mobile)
- Your personal email address
- The unique registration number
Once registered with TAXISnet you can authorise your tax accountant to submit your income tax returns online. Authorisations and revocations can be managed via your online TAXISnet user profile. Note that form IR.67 and IR.69 are no longer accepted.
The electronic version of the personal income tax return closely resembles the paper format of the same; however, we strongly recommend that you seek help and guidance from your tax accountant or advisor at least for your first return.
The unique TAXISnet registration number will be sent to you by post at the correspondence address you have provided to the tax department. Using the code and your personal details you will activate your TAXISnet account. If you have not received your unique registration number, contact TAXISnet Service.
