As part of its advice and guidance for taxpayers dealing with a range of difficulties caused by the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, Revenue have updated their guidance regarding the presence of individuals in, or outside, Ireland, for Corporation Tax purposes.
Revenue have stated that where an individual is present in Ireland, and that presence is shown to result from travel restrictions related to COVID-19, they will be prepared to disregard such presence in Ireland for Corporation Tax purposes for the employer company.
Similarly, if an individual is present in another jurisdiction as a result of COVID-19 related travel restrictions, and would otherwise have been present in Ireland, Revenue will be prepared to disregard such presence outside Ireland for Corporation Tax purposes.
In both cases, the individual and company should maintain a record of the facts and circumstances of the bona fide relevant presence in or outside of Ireland for production to Revenue if evidence that such presence resulted from COVID-related travel restrictions is requested.
Revenue have now confirmed that this treatment remains valid until 31 December 2021, at which time it will be withdrawn.
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