Return preparation options
There are several options available when preparing Revenue Online Service (ROS) returns:
- Online: Most returns are available online and this is usually the most convenient option. A small number of forms are not available to complete online.
- Return Preparation Facility (RPF): Forms available in this online facility can be prepared and saved on your computer for later upload to ROS online.
- 46G Return Tool and other spreadsheet tools: These are spreadsheet type tools which can be used to produce return or reporting files for upload to ROS online.
- Third party software: Some commercially available software packages, or in-house software, may produce files or messages for transmission through ROS. These may be:
- files hich you save on your computer and then upload to ROS online
- or
- messages which are signed with your ROS digital certificate (used by many payroll packages).
Return Preparation Facility
The ROS RPF is a tool that you can access through the internet. It has replaced the ROS offline application which has now been retired. The following forms are available in the RPF:
- Stamp Duty
- Form 11 - 2020 and from 2022 onwards
- Form 1 (Firms) from 2022 onwards
- Form 1 (Trusts and Estates) from 2022 onwards
- CT1 - from 2022 onwards
- VAT3
- IT38
- ROM1
- 46G and 46G (Company)
- DWT
- Intrastat
Please refer to the Using the ROS Return Preparation Facility section for more details.
46g Return Tool
As an alternative to using the RPF, you can use the 46g Return Tool to enter details of suppliers and generate a 46g return for upload to ROS online. This can be convenient if you have a large number of suppliers. Please see the Form 46g information page for further details.