Not sure how to declare your stocks and dividends to Revenue in Ireland? This step-by-step guide covers everything Irish investors need to know — how dividend income is taxed as income in Ireland (income tax + USC + PRSI), how Capital Gains Tax works at 33% when you sell shares, how to correctly use the €1,270 CGT annual exemption, the CGT payment deadlines (December 15th and January 31st), and exactly how to report investments through Revenue myAccount, Form CG1, and ROS.
We also cover: why Revenue may already have some visibility on your investments through CRS and FATCA, how US dividend withholding tax credits work, Irish Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT), currency conversion for foreign stocks, tax-loss harvesting, the FIFO method for calculating gains, the CGT return filing deadline of 31 October, and why ETFs are taxed differently in Ireland under Exit Tax (now 38% from 1 January 2026).
Whether you’re a beginner investor using Trading 212, DEGIRO, or Interactive Brokers, this video explains the Irish tax rules clearly so you can stay fully compliant and avoid costly mistakes.
Topics covered: dividend tax Ireland, CGT Ireland, €1,270 CGT exemption, Form CG1, Form 11, Form 12, myAccount, ROS, Revenue declarations, PAYE investor tax, how to report shares Ireland, FATCA CRS Ireland, US dividend withholding tax Ireland.
This video is for educational purposes only and is not tax or financial advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.
Credit to : Irish Finance