Islanders are being urged to use the Easter break to complete their 2025 tax return, with Revenue Jersey saying early filing can ease pressure and cut the risk of late filing penalties. More than 24, 000 people have already submitted their tax return, and the tax office is calling the holiday period the ideal time to get it done.
What Revenue Jersey is asking people to do
Revenue Jersey says paper tax returns must be submitted by 31 May, while online tax returns must be completed by 31 July. The tax office said filing early helps avoid last-minute pressure and reduces the risk of late filing penalties.
The message is aimed at residents who have not yet finished their paperwork and may be using the Easter break to find time to sort it out. Revenue Jersey said telephone support is available for people who run into difficulties, along with online guidance and how-to videos.
The tax office also said the break offers the ideal opportunity to complete and submit a tax return. It said the early-filing push is not only about avoiding stress near the deadline, but also about making sure ITIS rates can be updated in good time.
Why the tax return matters now
Revenue Jersey said two filing routes are already being used. It said 12, 000 islanders have submitted an online form, while 12, 500 have filed a paper return.
That means a large number of returns are still expected before the deadlines arrive. The tax office’s warning is designed to keep residents from leaving the process too late, particularly if they need help or have details still to check before sending in their tax return.
The Income Tax Instalment System, or ITIS, is the percentage of income an employer deducts each month and sends to Revenue Jersey. It is based on estimated income and tax for the year, so the tax return can help keep those deductions in step with a person’s circumstances.
Support is available for anyone stuck
Revenue Jersey said people who have trouble completing their return can use telephone support, online guidance and how-to videos. That support is being highlighted as the filing window continues toward the spring and summer deadlines.
Officials are encouraging residents to act early rather than wait for the final rush. The goal is straightforward: avoid penalties, reduce pressure, and make sure each tax return is completed in time.
What happens next
With the Easter break now being used as a prompt, the next key dates are 31 May for paper tax returns and 31 July for online filings. Revenue Jersey’s advice is clear: do not leave the tax return until the final stretch, especially if support may be needed.
For islanders still to file, the message remains the same. Use the time now, get the tax return finished, and avoid the stress that comes with missing the deadline.
