Thanks everyone,
Very helpful. Below is the correspondence from revenue when I sent an enquiry.
I have no business related taxes etc just standard PAYE so seems I do not qualify for the extension.
It's a bit of a pain.
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I refer to your recent correspondence.
I wish to advise that when you use Revenue Online Service (ROS), the deadlines for paying contributions and making this choice are extended.
ROS is for businesses and for individuals who are registered for business related taxes. Business related taxes include Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT), Employers PAYE (PAYE-Emp) among others.
As you are assessed under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax head the extension is not available.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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