Before you go
Bring these documents to avoid multiple trips.
- Pay slips or P60 from employer
- NIN and TIN certificates
- Business accounts or records (if self-employed) (optional)
- Rental income receipts (if applicable) (optional)
Steps
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Register for a TIN (if you don't have one)
If you are not already registered, visit the NRA office on Gloucester Street to register for a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Bring your NIN, national ID, and proof of income or business. Registration is free and usually completed the same day.
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Collect the Individual Tax Form (ITF1)
Collect the ITF1 form from the NRA office or download from nra.gov.sl. Complete Sections A (personal details), B (income for the year), and C (allowable deductions). Gather supporting documents: P60/pay slips, business accounts, or rental income receipts.
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Submit your return at the NRA
Submit your completed ITF1 with all supporting documents to the NRA taxpayer services desk. A clerk will review and stamp your form. You receive an acknowledgement receipt. For self-employed individuals, submit before 31 March. Employees who only have PAYE income may not need to file.
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Pay any tax owed
If your return shows tax is owed, pay the amount at any NRA-designated bank. The NRA will issue an assessment after reviewing your return — this can take a few weeks. Keep copies of all receipts. Late filing incurs a Le 10,000 penalty per month.
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Community tips
“The NRA iTax online portal (itax.nra.gov.sl) lets you file your return online and is faster than going in person. You still need to print and submit the acknowledgement page.”
“File before the March 31 deadline even if you can't pay the tax yet — the late-filing penalty accumulates monthly and is separate from the interest on unpaid tax.”
“Keep a digital and a physical copy of your TIN certificate — every subsequent NRA submission asks for it. NRA can re-issue but it takes 2 weeks.”