Invalid Tax Clearance Certificate Issue

A number of pharmacies have not received payment from the PCRS in July due to issues with their Tax Clearance Status being compliant.

As part of their standard procedure, the PCRS is required to verify the Tax Clearance Status of all pharmacy contractors, as explained in our communication here.

This verification process occurs during the first week of each month. If a pharmacy’s Tax Clearance Certificate is not valid on Revenue Online Services (ROS), payments will be withheld until the issue is rectified.

We strongly advise you to have a process in place to ensure your Tax Clearance Status is valid. Revenue periodically reviews Tax Clearance, and it may be rescinded if there are outstanding returns or if the certificate has expired.

Ensuring a valid Tax Clearance Certificate is essential to avoid payment disruptions. We advise you to check the validity of your Tax Clearance Certificate each month through ROS using the guidance provided here.

For further information please check here and contact your accountant.