Income Tax Returns Due Today

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding Income Tax filers that their Annual Income Tax Returns for 2019 and Estimated Income Tax Returns for 2020 are due today, Wednesday March 25, along with the attendant payments.

Corporate Income Tax (CIT) filers are reminded that they MUST file their Returns electronically, via TAJ’s online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm to meet their filing obligation. This means corporate bodies, organizations such as Partnerships, Trusts, Estates, Building Societies, Life Assurances as well as registered Charities, are required to file their Income Tax Returns and supporting documents online. Payments may also be made online or through electronic bank transfer via ACH.

• Individuals are being given the option to file online or at a Tax Office. However, persons visiting the Tax Office are reminded that the Tax Authority has implemented several measures, in keeping with the public safety guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Wellness to include: Limiting the number of customers inside of the Tax Office at any one time
• Providing taxpayers and staff with hand sanitization material
• Strongly encouraging social distancing while in queues on the inside and outside of the Tax Office

TAJ is appealing to taxpayers of the importance of paying their fair share to ensure the economic stability of Jamaica, and especially at this time in which the revenue will be used in large part, to fund the fight against the Corona Virus outbreak in the country.

For further information call the Tax Administration Customer Care Centre at 888-Tax-Help (888-829-4357) or visit the website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.