https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news News releases and service notices from Tax Administration Jamaica. en-JM Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-phased-discontinuation-of-cheque-acceptance-and-issuance https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-phased-discontinuation-of-cheque-acceptance-and-issuance Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced upcoming changes to its cheque acceptance and issuance policy, in compliance with new procedures being implemented by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) and commercial banks. Payments & refunds Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-celebrates-national-land-agency-recognition https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-celebrates-national-land-agency-recognition Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is proud to announce that the organization has been recognized by the National Land Agency (NLA) for its outstanding contribution and continued support over the years. Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/july-month-end-saturday-openings-at-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/july-month-end-saturday-openings-at-select-tax-offices Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that July month-end Saturday operations will continue at select Tax Offices on Saturday, July 25, 2026, providing greater convenience for taxpayers. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-marks-one-year-of-emvrc-with-over-782-000-online-and-inline-transactions-at-tax-offices-island-wide https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-marks-one-year-of-emvrc-with-over-782-000-online-and-inline-transactions-at-tax-offices-island-wide Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is celebrating the anniversary of the Electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC), marking one year since the service was introduced on July 21, 2025. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-supports-traffic-ticket-day-initiative https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-supports-traffic-ticket-day-initiative Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:22:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) was pleased to partner with the Judiciary of Jamaica in its Traffic Ticket Day initiative for Kingston and St. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-s01-are-due-on-tuesday-july-14 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-s01-are-due-on-tuesday-july-14 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding businesspersons that the Employers’ Monthly Statutory Deductions for June 2026 (S01) are due on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-newly-registered-nasb-operators-of-sct-and-other-sct-gct-taxpayers-of-june-30-filing-deadline https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-newly-registered-nasb-operators-of-sct-and-other-sct-gct-taxpayers-of-june-30-filing-deadline Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT June 26, 2026 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAJ Reminds Newly Registered NASB Operators of SCT and other SCT/GCT Taxpayers of June 30 Filing Deadline Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding registered General… Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-month-end-saturday-openings-at-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-month-end-saturday-openings-at-select-tax-offices Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:34:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that June month-end Saturday operations will continue at select Tax Offices on Saturday, June 27, 2026, providing greater convenience for taxpayers. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/system-maintenance-to-rais-e-services-platform https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/system-maintenance-to-rais-e-services-platform Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be conducting scheduled maintenance activities to our Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) e-Services platform. Digital services Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-so1-and-2nd-quarter-taxes-are-due-on-monday-june-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-so1-and-2nd-quarter-taxes-are-due-on-monday-june-15 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the Employers’ Monthly Statutory Deductions for May 2026 (SO1) and second quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Self Employed Statutory Obligations are… Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-urges-customers-to-remain-vigilant-against-online-scams https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-urges-customers-to-remain-vigilant-against-online-scams Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding customers and members of the public to exercise caution when conducting business online and to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes designed to obtain personal information or… Digital services Motor vehicle & licences Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-celebrates-graduation-of-cohort-34-from-tax-audit-and-revenue-administration-tara-programme https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-celebrates-graduation-of-cohort-34-from-tax-audit-and-revenue-administration-tara-programme Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:13:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), in partnership with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), proudly celebrates the graduation of Cohort 34 of the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) Post Graduate… Compliance & enforcement Corporate Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-encourages-greater-use-of-online-payment-channels-for-faster-more-convenient-service https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-encourages-greater-use-of-online-payment-channels-for-faster-more-convenient-service Wed, 27 May 2026 15:54:00 GMT May 28, 2026 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tax Administration Jamaica Encourages Greater Use of Online Payment Channels for Faster, More Convenient Service Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers across… Digital services Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-openings-at-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-openings-at-select-tax-offices Tue, 26 May 2026 11:37:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that month-end Saturday operations will continue at select Tax Offices on Saturday, May 30, 2026, providing greater convenience for taxpayers. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/implementation-of-revised-environmental-protection-levy-delayed https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/implementation-of-revised-environmental-protection-levy-delayed Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the implementation of the revised Environmental Protection Levy (EPL) from 0.5 per cent to 0.85 per cent, which was scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2026, has been delayed… Tax policy Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/licensing-extension-to-may-15-for-non-alcoholic-sweetened-beverages-nasb- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/licensing-extension-to-may-15-for-non-alcoholic-sweetened-beverages-nasb- Mon, 11 May 2026 15:46:00 GMT Manufacturers following Special Consumption Tax (SCT) implementation Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising manufacturers of Non-Alcoholic Sweetened Beverages (NASB) that an extension has been granted to Friday, May 15, for… Tax policy GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-restores-motor-vehicle-registration-services-islandwide https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-restores-motor-vehicle-registration-services-islandwide Tue, 05 May 2026 11:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the system issue which temporarily disrupted the processing of motor vehicle registration-related transactions online and at Tax Offices across the island, was… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-taj-advises-continued-disruption-of-motor-vehicle-registration-services-islandwide https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-taj-advises-continued-disruption-of-motor-vehicle-registration-services-islandwide Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that Motor Vehicle Registration-related transactions remain temporarily unavailable at all Tax Offices islandwide, as well as online through its eServices due to ongoing… Motor vehicle & licences Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-advises-of-intermittent-issues-affecting-emvrc-transactions https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-advises-of-intermittent-issues-affecting-emvrc-transactions Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising customers that the system used to facilitate Electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC) transactions, is currently experiencing a partial service disruption. Motor vehicle & licences Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/increase-in-income-tax-threshold-now-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/increase-in-income-tax-threshold-now-in-effect Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that, effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to $1,902,360, up from $1,799,376. Income tax Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/just-two-days-remaining-to-file-corporate-income-tax-and-assets-tax-returns-deadline-april-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/just-two-days-remaining-to-file-corporate-income-tax-and-assets-tax-returns-deadline-april-15 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT With only two days remaining before the April 15 deadline, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding corporate taxpayers to file their Corporate Income Tax and Assets Tax returns to avoid interest charges and penalties. Filing deadlines Income tax Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-moves-to-enforcement-phase-following-special-enforcement-operations-in-portmore-and-spanish-town https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-moves-to-enforcement-phase-following-special-enforcement-operations-in-portmore-and-spanish-town Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:29:00 GMT Following Special Enforcement Operations in Portmore and Spanish Town Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), in partnership with the Portmore and St. Compliance & enforcement Office operations Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/convenient-payment-options-available-as-2026-2027-property-tax-season-begins https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/convenient-payment-options-available-as-2026-2027-property-tax-season-begins Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising property owners that Property Tax for the 2026–2027 fiscal year became due on April 1, 2026. Property tax Income tax Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-news-release-convenient-payment-options-available-as-2026-2027-property-tax-season-begins https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-news-release-convenient-payment-options-available-as-2026-2027-property-tax-season-begins Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:09:00 GMT April 7, 2026 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Convenient Payment Options Available as 2026-2027 Property Tax Season Begins Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising property owners that Property Tax for the 2026–2027 fiscal… Property tax Income tax Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/christiana-tax-office-receives-strong-response-from-customers-in-the-first-month-at-its-new-location https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/christiana-tax-office-receives-strong-response-from-customers-in-the-first-month-at-its-new-location Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:05:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that the new Christiana Tax Office is now open at its new location in Struan Castle, as of February 23, 2026. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-opening-at-select-tax-offic-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-opening-at-select-tax-offic-1 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that month-end Saturday operations will continue at select Tax Offices for March 2026, providing greater convenience for taxpayers. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-tax-return-due-march-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-tax-return-due-march-31 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:36:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding all employers that the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) is due on March 31. Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-major-upgrade-to-its-revenue-administration-informationsystem-rais- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-major-upgrade-to-its-revenue-administration-informationsystem-rais- Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has officially commenced its Revenue Administration Information System (RAIS) Upgrade Project, marking a major step in the continued modernization of Jamaica’s tax administration. Digital services Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-project-to-modernize-enterprise-portal-and-enhance-customer-experience https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-project-to-modernize-enterprise-portal-and-enhance-customer-experience Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT Kingston, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has officially launched a major project to migrate its Enterprise Portal to a new, modern platform. Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/government-introduces-separate-filing-dates-for-corporate-and-individual-incometaxreturns-effective-year-of-assessment-2025 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/government-introduces-separate-filing-dates-for-corporate-and-individual-incometaxreturns-effective-year-of-assessment-2025 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT The Government of Jamaica will introduce separate due dates for the filing of FinalIncome Tax and Assets Tax Returns beginning with the Year of Assessment 2025. Income tax Filing deadlines Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/christiana-tax-office-to-relocate-to-struan-castle-effective-february-23-2026 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/christiana-tax-office-to-relocate-to-struan-castle-effective-february-23-2026 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising members of the public that the Christiana Tax Office will officially relocate to Struan Castle, Christiana, Manchester, effective February 23, 2026. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-warns-against-false-income-tax-filings-following-4b-disclosureafter-court-action https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-warns-against-false-income-tax-filings-following-4b-disclosureafter-court-action Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:46:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reinforcing the importance of honest andaccurate income tax reporting, following the successful prosecution of eleven (11) used car dealer companies that falsely filed nil ($0) income tax… Office operations Income tax Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-free-relief-for-hurricane-melissa-recovery-payments-to-employees https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-free-relief-for-hurricane-melissa-recovery-payments-to-employees Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:50:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising employers and employees of the implementation of the Government of Jamaica’s tax-free relief on emoluments paid by employers to employees who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Tax policy Corporate Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reports-successful-implementation-of-electronic-motor-vehicle-registration-system-six-months-after-launch https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reports-successful-implementation-of-electronic-motor-vehicle-registration-system-six-months-after-launch Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting strong performance and growing public adoption of the Electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC) system, six months after its implementation. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-opening-at-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-opening-at-select-tax-offices Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) advises the public that month-endSaturdayoperations will continue at select Tax Offices for the period January toApril 2026,providing greater convenience for taxpayers. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-advises-of-restoration-of-driver-s-licence-validation-system https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-advises-of-restoration-of-driver-s-licence-validation-system Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:58:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is pleased to advise members of the public that the system used to validate Driver’s Licences has been fully restored. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/news-release-taj-advises-of-temporary-unavailability-of-driver-s-licence-validation-system https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/news-release-taj-advises-of-temporary-unavailability-of-driver-s-licence-validation-system Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising members of the public that the system used to validate Driver’s Licences is currently offline. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-implements-special-relief-measure-for-taxpayers-impacted-by-hurricane-melissa-in-seven-parishes https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-implements-special-relief-measure-for-taxpayers-impacted-by-hurricane-melissa-in-seven-parishes Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:54:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has implemented a special relief measure to support taxpayers whose business operations were significantly disrupted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Corporate Office operations Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-opening-resumes-at-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-opening-resumes-at-select-tax-offices Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) advises the public that month-end Saturday openings will resume at select Tax Offices. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-limited-services-at-select-western-jamaica-locations-following-hurricane-melissa https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-limited-services-at-select-western-jamaica-locations-following-hurricane-melissa Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, operations across several locations in western Jamaica have been disrupted. Office operations Corporate Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/same-day-processing-of-driver-s-licence-on-hold https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/same-day-processing-of-driver-s-licence-on-hold Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it continues to experience technical issues affecting the the processing of same day drivers licence.This disruption follows a recent scheduled maintenance activity… Motor vehicle & licences Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-september-and-october-due-friday-november-28 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-september-and-october-due-friday-november-28 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers that the due date for filing returns for Consumption Taxes, to include General Consumption Tax (GCT), Special Consumption Tax (SCT), Telephone Call Tax (TCT), and Guest… Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/some-taj-western-offices-remain-closed https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/some-taj-western-offices-remain-closed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:22:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica is aware that a video, called ‘a Public Service Announcement’ dated Monday November 17, 2025, has been circulating on social media regarding services being offered at the Montego Bay Revenue Service… Office operations Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-reopening-of-may-pen-st-ann-s-bay-and-santa-cruz-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-reopening-of-may-pen-st-ann-s-bay-and-santa-cruz-tax-offices Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT In the two weeks since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is continuing in its efforts to restore services on a phased basis and has now been able to reopen May Pen, St. Office operations Tax policy Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/news-release-taj-announces-extension-of-october-gct-deadline-to-november-28 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/news-release-taj-announces-extension-of-october-gct-deadline-to-november-28 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:10:00 GMT TAJ Announces Extension of October GCT Filing & Payment to November 28 Published on Monday, November 3, 2025 TAJ Announces Extension of October GCT Filing & Payment to November 28 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising… Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/news-release-taj-reopens-additional-offices-on-monday-november-3-2025 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/news-release-taj-reopens-additional-offices-on-monday-november-3-2025 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:04:00 GMT Published on Monday, November 3, 2025 TAJ Reopens Additional Offices on Monday, November 3, 2025 In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica is continuing in its efforts to restore services and has been able… Office operations Digital services Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-temporary-suspension-of-driver-s-licence-processing-on-october-21 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-announces-temporary-suspension-of-driver-s-licence-processing-on-october-21 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising members of the public that due to delays encountered during a scheduled maintenance activity related to the Driver’s Licence system, Tax Offices will not be able to process Driver’s… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-continue-to-open-saturdays https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-continue-to-open-saturdays Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues its weekly Saturday operations, withselect Tax Offices opening on select Saturdays to provide greater conveniencefortaxpayers. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-so1-and-3rd-quarter-taxes-are-due-on-september-15- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-so1-and-3rd-quarter-taxes-are-due-on-september-15- Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:39:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Employers’ Monthly Statutory Deductions for August 2025 (SO1) along with the third quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Self Employed Statutory… Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/all-tax-offices-to-close-at-12-noon-on-general-election-day https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/all-tax-offices-to-close-at-12-noon-on-general-election-day Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:07:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that all Tax Offices islandwide will be closed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 12 noon. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-65-000-electronic-motor-vehicle-registration-certificates-issued-by-taj-since-its-july-launch https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-65-000-electronic-motor-vehicle-registration-certificates-issued-by-taj-since-its-july-launch Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting continued success with the rollout of the Electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC), with over 65,000 issued islandwide as at August 19, 2025. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-personal-and-company-cheques-no-longer-accepted-effective-september-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-personal-and-company-cheques-no-longer-accepted-effective-september-1 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding members of the public that, effective September 1, 2025; it will discontinue the acceptance of personal, business and company cheques. Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-closes-all-locations-for-emancipation-weekend https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-closes-all-locations-for-emancipation-weekend Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that all Tax Offices, including the Portmore branch, will be closed on Saturday August 2, in observance of the Emancipation Weekend. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-sees-10-of-emvrcs-being-done-online-in-first-10-days https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-sees-10-of-emvrcs-being-done-online-in-first-10-days Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is seeing a positive response to the number of persons using its online platform to renew the registration for their private motor vehicle during the first 10 days of the roll out of the new… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/ver-4-000-new-electronic-motor-vehicle-registration-certificates-emvrc-issued-island-wide-during-the-first-2-days https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/ver-4-000-new-electronic-motor-vehicle-registration-certificates-emvrc-issued-island-wide-during-the-first-2-days Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that over 4,000 new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificates (eMVRC) were successfully processed island wide and online and issued over the first two days since the Monday… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-may-pen-tax-offi-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-may-pen-tax-offi-1 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:55:00 GMT In keeping with the Road Traffic Amendment Act 2025, effective Monday, July 21, 2025 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin exclusively issuing the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC). Motor vehicle & licences Digital services Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-discontinue-cheque-acceptance https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-discontinue-cheque-acceptance Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that effective September 1, 2025, the Authority will no longer accept cheques as a method of payment for taxes and other public monies, except in the following instances… Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/additional-taj-locations-now-offering-same-day-processing-of-driver-s-licence https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/additional-taj-locations-now-offering-same-day-processing-of-driver-s-licence Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:23:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has increased the number of offices that offer same day processing of Driver’s Licence. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-of-objections-to-notices-of-assessments-becomes-mandatory-july-1-2025 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-of-objections-to-notices-of-assessments-becomes-mandatory-july-1-2025 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising taxpayers that the process for filing Objections to Notices of Assessments must be done online effective Tuesday July 1, 2025. Digital services Compliance & enforcement GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-advises-extension-of-gct-filing-to-july-4 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-advises-extension-of-gct-filing-to-july-4 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:34:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) advises that although the General Consumption Tax (GCT) Form 4A became available for filing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, through the Revenue Administration Information System (RAIS) eServices… GCT Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-continues-property-tax-special-enforcement-operation-in-spanish-town https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-continues-property-tax-special-enforcement-operation-in-spanish-town Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation will be conducting a Property Tax Special Enforcement Operation in Spanish Town from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29, 2025. Property tax Compliance & enforcement Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-j18b-in-outstanding-taxes-collected-in-special-arrears-settlement-programme https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-j18b-in-outstanding-taxes-collected-in-special-arrears-settlement-programme Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:30:00 GMT The Government’s Special Arrears Settlement Programme, administered by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), which ended May 31, 2025 has so far yielded over S18.6B in outstanding taxes, while relieving business persons of over S6B… Compliance & enforcement GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-so1-and-2nd-quarter-taxes-due-on-june-16- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-taxpayers-that-statutory-deductions-so1-and-2nd-quarter-taxes-due-on-june-16- Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:10:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the Employers’ Monthly Statutory Deductions for May (SO1) and second quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Self Employed Statutory Obligations are all… Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-and-local-government-to-undertake-property-tax-special-enforcement-operation-in-portmore-and-spanish-town https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-and-local-government-to-undertake-property-tax-special-enforcement-operation-in-portmore-and-spanish-town Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), in collaboration with the Portmore and Spanish Town Municipal Corporations, will be conducting a Property Tax Special Enforcement Operation. Property tax Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-week-left-to-take-advantage-of-taj-s-special-arrears-settlement-programme-sasp- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-week-left-to-take-advantage-of-taj-s-special-arrears-settlement-programme-sasp- Mon, 26 May 2025 12:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers that only one week remains to take advantage of the extended Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP), which will end on May 31. Compliance & enforcement Revenue performance https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/last-month-for-taj-s-special-arrears-settlement-programme https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/last-month-for-taj-s-special-arrears-settlement-programme Mon, 05 May 2025 11:35:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding members of the business community that the extended Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP) ends on May 31, 2025. Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-saturday-busine-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-saturday-busine-1 Fri, 02 May 2025 13:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it will operate select Tax Offices in several parishes on Saturdays, beginning May 3, 2025. Office operations Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-spanish-town-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-spanish-town-tax-office Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:23:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Spanish Town Tax Office will close to the public at 2 p.m. today April 3 and Friday, April 4, 2025. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-season-opens-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-season-opens-april-1 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising property owners that the 2025/26 Property Tax season opened on April 1, 2025, as the Authority’s system is now updated to reflect Property Tax liabilities for the new property tax… Property tax Income tax Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mployer-s-annual-return-s02-and-february-gct-returns-filing-deadlines-extended-to-april-1-2025- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mployer-s-annual-return-s02-and-february-gct-returns-filing-deadlines-extended-to-april-1-2025- Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding all taxpayers that the deadline for filing the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) and General Consumption Tax (GCT) Returns for the month of February was extended to today, Tuesday, April… Filing deadlines GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-arrears-settlement-programme-extended-to-may-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-arrears-settlement-programme-extended-to-may-31 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:40:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising members of the public and the business community that the Special Arrears Settlement Programme has been extended to May 31, 2025. Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/annotto-bay-tax-office-reopens-at-new-location https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/annotto-bay-tax-office-reopens-at-new-location Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:14:00 GMT His Worship, Mayor Fitzroy Wilson (left), Manager/Collector Mrs. Dawnette Mitchell-Duncan and Deputy Commissioner General, Operations (TAJ) Dave Jeffery cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the relocated Annotto Bay… Office operations Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-arrears-settlement-programme-ends-march-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-arrears-settlement-programme-ends-march-31 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:21:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers that the Special Arrears Settlement Programme will end on March 31, 2025. Compliance & enforcement GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extended-to-march-18-2025 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extended-to-march-18-2025 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:42:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising Income Tax Filers that the deadline to file Final Income Tax Returns for 2024 and Estimated Returns for 2025, has been extended to Tuesday March 18, 2025. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/february-2025-s01-statutory-deductions-deadline-extended-to-march-18 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/february-2025-s01-statutory-deductions-deadline-extended-to-march-18 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising employers that the deadline for monthly statutory deductions (S01) for February, has been extended to Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-support-session-at-king-street-tax-office-this-saturday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-support-session-at-king-street-tax-office-this-saturday Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open the doors of its Kingston Revenue Service Centre (KRSC), 1-3 King Street Downtown this Saturday only, March 15, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Office operations Income tax Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/residential-photovoltaic-solar-systems-tax-credit-available https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/residential-photovoltaic-solar-systems-tax-credit-available Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising individual taxpayers, including self-employed or employed persons, that they can benefit from the Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems Credit (RSPSC). Tax policy Property tax Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-filing-season-countdown-continues https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-filing-season-countdown-continues Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:04:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding Income Tax filers that they should be making preparations to file their 2024 Annual Income Tax Returns and 2025 Estimated Returns on March 17, 2025, with 13 days remaining. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/4-000-uncollected-payments-for-reverse-income-tax-credit https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/4-000-uncollected-payments-for-reverse-income-tax-credit Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:55:00 GMT Taxpayers are reminded that they will need to have on hand a valid government issued identification as well as the transaction number that was sent to them via text or email, when the notification of the disbursement being ready… Income tax Payments & refunds Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-3b-collected-under-special-arrears-settlement-programme https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-3b-collected-under-special-arrears-settlement-programme Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that it has collected over $3B in principal arrears under the Special Arrears Settlement Programme since its launch approximately 3 weeks earlier. Compliance & enforcement Filing deadlines GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-special-arrears-settlement-programme https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-special-arrears-settlement-programme Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is announcing the launch of a Special Arrears Settlement Programme, designed to waive/remit Interest, Penalty and Surcharge (IPS) accrued once outstanding principal taxes are paid by March 31… Compliance & enforcement Filing deadlines GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-provides-support-for-income-tax-filers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-provides-support-for-income-tax-filers Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:30:00 GMT With the 2024/25 Income Tax Filing season already underway, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin its Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP) sessions island wide on Monday, February 3, 2025. Income tax Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-2025-tax-filing-season https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-launches-2025-tax-filing-season Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT As Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) kicks off the current Tax Season, it is advising business persons that the annual Income Tax due date is Monday, March 17, 2025, as the usual March 15 due date falls on the weekend. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/deadline-for-resubmission-of-ritc-applications-extended-to-january-31-2025 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/deadline-for-resubmission-of-ritc-applications-extended-to-january-31-2025 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the deadline for the resubmission of applications for the Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC), has been extended to January 31, 2025. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/december-13-2024-deadline-for-ritc-applications https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/december-13-2024-deadline-for-ritc-applications Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:19:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding individuals eligible for the Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC) that the deadline approaches on this Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-services-maintenance-for-taj-syste-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-services-maintenance-for-taj-syste-2 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be conducting maintenance activities to a section of its online platform beginning 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 to 7:00 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2024. Digital services Filing deadlines Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reverse-income-tax-credit-application-deadline-extended-to-december-13 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reverse-income-tax-credit-application-deadline-extended-to-december-13 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:20:00 GMT The deadline for the submission of new applications for the Government of Jamaica’s Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC) has been extended from December 2 to December 13, 2024, as the eligibility period for the filing of Returns has… Filing deadlines Income tax Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/-4-3b-in-reverse-income-tax-credit-to-be-disbursed-in-november https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/-4-3b-in-reverse-income-tax-credit-to-be-disbursed-in-november Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that 216,207 applicants will receive disbursements totalling over $4.3B in the month of November under the Government of Jamaica’s, Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC) initiative. Income tax Tax policy Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-celebrates-10-year-milestone https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-celebrates-10-year-milestone Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:37:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has launched Tax Week 2024 with a schedule of activities that began on Saturday, November 9 and ends on Friday, November 15, 2024. Corporate Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reverse-income-tax-credit-payment-made-to-first-75-000-applicants https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reverse-income-tax-credit-payment-made-to-first-75-000-applicants Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that disbursements have been made to the first 74,749 of the now 272,041 Jamaicans, who have applied successfully to receive the $20,000 Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC). Income tax Tax policy Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reverse-income-tax-credit-eligible-applications-stands-at-260-000 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reverse-income-tax-credit-eligible-applications-stands-at-260-000 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT With just over three weeks since the October 2, 2024 launch of the Government of Jamaica’s Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC), Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting 262,638 eligible applications approved for processing and… Income tax Tax policy Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-200-000-eligible-persons-successfully-apply-for-reverse-income-tax-credit-within-one-week https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-200-000-eligible-persons-successfully-apply-for-reverse-income-tax-credit-within-one-week Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that at 2:30 pm over 219,431 eligible taxpayers have successfully submitted their applications for the Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC), since its launch a week ago on October 2… Income tax Tax policy Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/motor-vehicle-registration-renewal-now-available-online https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/motor-vehicle-registration-renewal-now-available-online Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is officially reporting the full implementation of the first phase of online motor vehicle registration renewal. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-this-saturday-july-27 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-this-saturday-july-27 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open the doors of select Tax Offices this Saturday, July 27, 2024, as it continues to provide weekend services every last Saturday of the month for the 2024/25 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-of-ownership-of-motor-vehicle-at-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-of-ownership-of-motor-vehicle-at-tax-offices Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT Effective June 25, 2024 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) implemented a new administrative policy for the transfer of motor vehicle ownership at all Tax Offices. Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-2024-s01-statutory-deductions-due-monday-july-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-2024-s01-statutory-deductions-due-monday-july-15 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising employers that monthly statutory deductions (S01) for June are due on Monday, July 15, 2024. This is because of the usual due date of the 14th day of the month falling on the Sunday. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-remain-closed-today https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-remain-closed-today Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that its locations will remain closed today in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-close-early-on-tuesday-july-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-close-early-on-tuesday-july-2 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:00:00 GMT The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising its customers that it will close all its locations to the public at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Office operations Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-discontinue-electronic-funds-transfer-service https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-discontinue-electronic-funds-transfer-service Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:02:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that as at Friday, July 5, 2024, it is discontinuing the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) service via its online payment platform at jamaicatax.gov.jm. Digital services Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-may-pen-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-may-pen-tax-office Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:41:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise its customers that the May Pen Tax Office closed at 10 a.m. today, to facilitate staff grief counselling activities currently underway. Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-enforcement-activities-to-get-underway https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-enforcement-activities-to-get-underway Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:42:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin conducting its enforcement initiatives during the current fiscal year, to improve Property Tax collection in several parishes. Property tax Compliance & enforcement Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-addresses-matter-of-public-procurement-of-building-in-mandeville-manchester https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-addresses-matter-of-public-procurement-of-building-in-mandeville-manchester Wed, 29 May 2024 16:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is currently undertaking the expansion of its capacity in central Jamaica, with the retrofitting of a new location in Greenvale, Mandeville, to efficiently and effectively, serve the parishes of… Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/2024-25-property-tax-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/2024-25-property-tax-due Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising property owners that its system is now updated to reflect Property Tax liabilities for the 2024/25 period, which became due on April 1, 2024. Property tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-outlines-leasing-arrangements-based-on-ag-special-audit https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-outlines-leasing-arrangements-based-on-ag-special-audit Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to place on record the costs of the leasing arrangements that are currently the subject of discussions in the public domain based on a recently tabled Auditor General’s report. Compliance & enforcement Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-february-due-thursday-march-28 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-february-due-thursday-march-28 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding businesspersons that Consumption Taxes for the month of February are due on Thursday, March 28, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/port-antonio-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/port-antonio-tax-office-closure Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the Port Antonio Tax Office is closed for business today Thursday March 21, 2024. Office operations Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-23-for-month-end-saturday-services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-23-for-month-end-saturday-services Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has brought forward it’s month-end Saturday Operations to March 23, as the standing last Saturday feature will fall on the Easter holiday weekend. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-april-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-april-2 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT Employers are advised that the deadline for the filing of the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) is Tuesday April 2, 2024, as a result of the standing due date occurring on the weekend. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-deadline-is-today https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-deadline-is-today Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:35:00 GMT Income Tax Filers have until 11:59 p.m. tonight (March 15) to file their final Income Tax Returns for 2023 and Estimated Returns for 2024, as ALL Companies, Partnerships, Selfemployed individuals, employed individuals with other… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/two-weeks-to-tax-day https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/two-weeks-to-tax-day Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT Income Tax Filers who have not yet done so, are being reminded that they should be making final preparations for the filing of their annual Income Tax Returns and supporting documents. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offices-on-election-d-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offices-on-election-d-1 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising its customers that due to the country’s Local Government Elections on Monday, February 26, 2024, all Tax Offices and the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax office will close to the public at… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/4-weeks-to-income-tax-filing-d-day https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/4-weeks-to-income-tax-filing-d-day Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:05:00 GMT Tax Day is just a month away, and preparations are on in earnest as hundreds of taxpayers seek to meet their Income Tax obligations, by filing their Annual Income Tax Returns for 2023 and Estimated Returns for 2024 by the March… Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-office-to-close-for-relocation https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-office-to-close-for-relocation Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising customers that the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax Office will be closed to the public on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9, 2024 to facilitate a relocation exercise. Office operations Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme-stap-now-underway https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme-stap-now-underway Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be providing support to hundreds of Income Tax filers, through its annual Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP). Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-kicks-off-2024-tax-season https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-kicks-off-2024-tax-season Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the annual Income Tax due date (March 15, 2024) is fast approaching, and encourages taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns, which… Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-december-2023-s01-due-monday-january-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-december-2023-s01-due-monday-january-15 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:41:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for December are due on Monday January 15, 2024. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-november-due-friday-december-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-november-due-friday-december-29 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of November are due on Friday December 29, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/december-15-4th-quarter-estimated-taxes-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/december-15-4th-quarter-estimated-taxes-due Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 4th quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Friday, December 15, 2023. Income tax Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-opens-new-non-cash-office-in-cross-roads-regal-plaza https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-opens-new-non-cash-office-in-cross-roads-regal-plaza Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has taken another step along its digital road map, with the introduction of its first non-cash location in the Cross Roads, Kingston area. Motor vehicle & licences Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-business-yields-over-100m-in-revenue https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-business-yields-over-100m-in-revenue Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting an approximately $102M revenue yield from its Saturday month-end operations since 2021, when it implemented the service at select Tax Offices. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/annotto-bay-tax-office-temporary-closure-extended https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/annotto-bay-tax-office-temporary-closure-extended Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it has extended the closure of the Annotto Bay Tax Office located in St. Mary. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-service-convenience-this-saturday-october-28 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-service-convenience-this-saturday-october-28 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:30:00 GMT The Tax Authority will be operating select Tax Offices this Saturday, October 28, 2023, as it continues to provide weekend services every last Saturday of the month for the 2023/24 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise its customers that the St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre (Constant Spring Tax Office) will close at 1:00 p.m. Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-september-2023-s01-due-tuesday-october-17 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-september-2023-s01-due-tuesday-october-17 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that monthly statutory deductions (S01) for September are due on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-august-due-friday-september-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-august-due-friday-september-29 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of August are due on Friday September 29, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-business-at-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-business-at-tax-offices Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will operate several of its Tax Offices this Saturday September 30, 2023, as part of its continued provision of weekend services every last Saturday of the month for the 2023/24 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/3rd-quarter-tax-payments-due-september-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/3rd-quarter-tax-payments-due-september-15 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:44:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 3rd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Friday, September 15, 2023. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-receives-iso-certification https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-receives-iso-certification Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is pleased to announce that four (4) of its Tax Offices have been ISO 9001:2015 certified by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). Compliance & enforcement Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/buff-bay-tax-office-reopened-at-new-location https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/buff-bay-tax-office-reopened-at-new-location Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) reopened the doors of the Buff Bay Tax Office at its new location Shop #1, Sam’s Plaza, 7 Thompson Avenue, Buff Bay Portland on Thursday August 3, 2023. The new location which operates Mon. – Wed. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-services-maintenance-for-taj-syste-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-services-maintenance-for-taj-syste-1 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will conduct maintenance activities to a section of its online platform on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Digital services Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/limited-taxpayer-services-at-cross-roads-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/limited-taxpayer-services-at-cross-roads-tax-office Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that the Cross Roads Tax Office has made changes to its Taxpayer Service operations effective today Tuesday, July 18 – Friday, July 21, 2023. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-online-services-restored https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-online-services-restored Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:58:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its online services and systems have been fully restored to normalcy. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-services-maintenance-for-taj-systems https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-services-maintenance-for-taj-systems Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will conduct maintenance activities to a section of its online platform beginning 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 7 to 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2023. Digital services Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/service-restoration-increases-at-montego-bay-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/service-restoration-increases-at-montego-bay-tax-office Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:09:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that the Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre (MBRSC) has increased its restoration of services at the location. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-business-at-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-business-at-tax-offices Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:03:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday June 24, 2023, and will continue to open its doors every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2023/24… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/montego-bay-tax-office-to-resume-with-limited-services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/montego-bay-tax-office-to-resume-with-limited-services Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that the Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre (MBRSC) will reopen for limited business (8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.) tomorrow, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, until further notice. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-15-2nd-quarter-tax-payments-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-15-2nd-quarter-tax-payments-due Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:04:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 2nd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-open-this-saturday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-open-this-saturday Thu, 25 May 2023 18:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday May 27, 2023, and will continue to open its doors every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2023/24… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-april-2023-s01-due-monday-may-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-april-2023-s01-due-monday-may-15 Wed, 10 May 2023 14:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that monthly statutory deductions (S01) for April are due on Monday, May 15, 2023. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-march-due-friday-april--1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-march-due-friday-april--1 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of March are due on Friday April 28, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-open-last-saturday-in-april https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-open-last-saturday-in-april Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:55:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday April 29, 2023, to kick off the 2023/24 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-march-due-friday-april-28 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-march-due-friday-april-28 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of March are due on Friday April 28, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-authority-conducts-special-operations-gt-retrieve-in-st-ann-and-trelawny https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-authority-conducts-special-operations-gt-retrieve-in-st-ann-and-trelawny Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:22:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is currently conducting a series of special operations designated GT Retrieve in the parishes of St. Property tax GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-due-april-1 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:30:00 GMT Property owners are advised that Property Tax payments for the 2023/24 fiscal year become due April 1, 2023, with tax amounts remaining unchanged. Property tax Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-ceases-acceptance-of-foreign-cheques https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-ceases-acceptance-of-foreign-cheques Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it has ceased the acceptance of foreign currency instruments. Payments & refunds Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-march--2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-march--2 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers that the due date for filing the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) is Friday March 31, 2023. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-returns-due-tod-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-returns-due-tod-1 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:30:00 GMT Today (March 15) is Tax Day and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding ALL categories of Income Tax Filers of their obligation to file their Annual Income Tax Returns for 2022 and Estimated Returns for 2023 online, via the… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/recruitment-scam-targets-taj https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/recruitment-scam-targets-taj Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it is aware that a scam is underway, purporting to be a recruitment activity being conducted by the Authority. Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-tax-offic-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-tax-offic-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday February 25, 2023, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-close-early-to-the-public https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-close-early-to-the-public Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that all of its operations will be closed to the public tomorrow Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., to facilitate a general staff meeting. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme-supports-income-tax-filers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme-supports-income-tax-filers Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be providing support to thousands of Income Tax filers, through its annual Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP), as the March 15 Income Tax filing due date draws closer. Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-close-to-the-public https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-close-to-the-public Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:45:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that all of its operations will be closed to the public tomorrow Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., to facilitate a general staff meeting. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-countdown-begins https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-countdown-begins Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:30:00 GMT The annual Income Tax due date is March 15, 2023, and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns, over the coming weeks leading up to Tax Day. Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/do-business-this-month-end-saturday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/do-business-this-month-end-saturday Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday January 28, 2023, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-december-2022-s01-due-monday-january-16 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-december-2022-s01-due-monday-january-16 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for December are due on Monday January 16, 2023. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-november-due-friday-december-30 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-november-due-friday-december-30 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of November are due on Friday December 30, 2022, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/portmore-tax-office-saturday-closures-during-decemb-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/portmore-tax-office-saturday-closures-during-decemb-1 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public, that Tax Offices will not be opened on Saturday December 31, 2002 which is customary for the last Saturday of the month, as it observes the holiday weekends. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-november-due-friday-december--1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-november-due-friday-december--1 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:32:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of November are due on Friday December 30, 2022, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/portmore-tax-office-saturday-closures-during-december https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/portmore-tax-office-saturday-closures-during-december Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:35:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the Portmore Tax Office will be closed on Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24, and New Year’s Eve, Saturday December 31, 2022, as it observes the holiday weekends. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-hosts-oecd-caricom-regional-meeting https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-hosts-oecd-caricom-regional-meeting Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will co-host along with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) approximately 80 members from jurisdictions across the Caribbean, as part of a three day regional meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, November… International https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-taj-rolled-out-its-employment-tax-credit-etc-webinar-serie https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-taj-rolled-out-its-employment-tax-credit-etc-webinar-serie Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), through its Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) rolled out the first in a series of Employment Tax Credit (ETC) Webinars on October 6, 2022, in an effort to address identified knowledge gaps and to… Tax policy Taxpayer education Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-participates-in-national-customer-service-week-2022 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-participates-in-national-customer-service-week-2022 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) participated in the Office of the Cabinet’s Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) National Customer Service Week Mobile Services Fair held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the St. Property tax Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-august-due-friday-september-30 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-august-due-friday-september-30 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:21:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of August are due on Friday September 30, 2022, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-cancels-this-saturday-s-operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-cancels-this-saturday-s-operations Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has cancelled its usual month - end Saturday business operations scheduled for this Saturday, September 24, 2022, at select Tax Offices. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-open-for-business-on-saturday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-open-for-business-on-saturday Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday September 24, 2022, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/multi-million-dollar-tax-fine-for-unregistered-taxpayers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/multi-million-dollar-tax-fine-for-unregistered-taxpayers Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) recently secured the conviction and subsequent fines imposed on Q&S Enterprise (Jamaica) Limited and Palm Rose Commodity Limited for breaches of the tax law in the Sutton Street Revenue Court. GCT Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/same-day-driver-s-licence-processing-resumes https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/same-day-driver-s-licence-processing-resumes Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that it has resumed the same day processing and printing of Driver’s Licences at select locations. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-15-3rd-quarter-tax-payments-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-15-3rd-quarter-tax-payments-due Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:49:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 3 rd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self - employed Statutory Payments are due on Thur sday , September 15, 202 2 . Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-reopens https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-reopens Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Cross Roads Tax Office located in Kingston, will reopen for business Monday, September 5, 2022. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-closu-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-closu-1 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Cross Roads Tax Office located in Kingston, will remain closed for business Wednesday August 31 to Friday September 2, 2022. Office operations Filing deadlines Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-july-due-wednesday-august-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-july-due-wednesday-august-31 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of July are due on Wednesday August 31, 2022, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-tax-offices Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:36:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday August 27, 2022, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-july-2022-s01-due-monday-august-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-july-2022-s01-due-monday-august-15 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:32:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for July are due on Monday August 1 5, 2022 . Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-saturday-business https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-saturday-business Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday July 30, 2022, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-june-due-friday-july-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-june-due-friday-july-29 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of June are due on Friday July 29, 2022, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-montego-bay-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-montego-bay-tax-office Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:00:00 GMT The Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre (MBRSC) will have a new temporary home effective July 11, 2022, when relocated to the FCJ Building at 11-12 Almond Way, Montego Bay Freeport, Montego Bay, St. James. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-year-suspended-prison-sentence-for-delinquent-taxpayer https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-year-suspended-prison-sentence-for-delinquent-taxpayer Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Legal Support Division, successfully prosecuted Manchester businessman Wen-Jun Kong recently, which resulted in a one year suspended prison sentence and multimillion dollar fine. Compliance & enforcement Income tax Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june--1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june--1 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 2 nd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self - employed Statutory Payments are due on Wednesday , June 15, 202 2 . Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-services-for-jamaica-60-diaspora-virtual-conference https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-services-for-jamaica-60-diaspora-virtual-conference Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will join several government entities to provide support to the Jamaican diaspora at this years’ staging of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference June 14 - 16, 2022. Property tax Digital services Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-april-2022-s01-due-monday-may-16 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-april-2022-s01-due-monday-may-16 Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for April are due on Monday, May 16, 2022. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offic-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offic-1 Wed, 11 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise its customers that due to the impact of industrial action within the National Water Commission (NWC) , several Tax Offices and business locations have been closed to the public as… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/2022-2023-property-tax-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/2022-2023-property-tax-due-april-1 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:09:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that Property Tax payment for the 2022/2023 fiscal year, which remains unchanged, becomes due on April 1, 2022. Property tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/https-tajsurvey-taj-gov-jm-index-php-r-survey-index-sid-222593-lang-en https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/https-tajsurvey-taj-gov-jm-index-php-r-survey-index-sid-222593-lang-en Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement and Legal Units, recently prosecuted Rogers Land Development Limited and its Director, Richard Rogers, for breaching Section 99 (1) of the… Income tax Payments & refunds Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-march--1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-march--1 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers that the due date for filing the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) is Thursday March 31, 2022. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extend-3 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extend-3 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise all Income Tax filers that the Income Tax filing deadline has been extended to Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-count-down https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-count-down Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:04:00 GMT With the March 15 Tax Day in approximately one week, Income Tax Filers are reminded that they should be making final preparations to file their Annual Income Tax Return for 2021 and to Declare the Estimated Return for 2022. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-saturday-operations-for-march https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-saturday-operations-for-march Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:10:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it will conduct special Saturday operations, when it opens the doors of select Tax Offices every Saturday in the month of March beginning Saturday March 5. Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/do-tax-business-this-saturday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/do-tax-business-this-saturday Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:25:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that select Tax Offices will once again be open for business this month-end Saturday, February 26, 2022, as it has been doing every last Saturday since the start of the… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-season-support-done-differently https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-season-support-done-differently Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:01:00 GMT This tax season, as is customary, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be assisting Income Tax Filers through its enhanced Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP), as companies, partnerships, organizations, self-employed… Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-conduct-online-services-maintenance-activi-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-conduct-online-services-maintenance-activi-1 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:10:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will conduct maintenance activities to a section of its online platform beginning 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 4 to 7:00 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2022. Digital services Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/assets-tax-rate-reduction-applicable-to-financial-institutions https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/assets-tax-rate-reduction-applicable-to-financial-institutions Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has been advised by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS), that the proposal to reduce the rate of the Assets Tax announced by the Honourable Minster of Finance, in Ministry Paper… Tax policy Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-business-for-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-business-for-select-tax-offices Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday January 29, 2022, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year, subject to any… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-december-2021-s01-due-friday-january-14 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-december-2021-s01-due-friday-january-14 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for December 2021 are due on Friday, January 14, 2022. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/resumption-of-traffic-ticket-payment-collections https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/resumption-of-traffic-ticket-payment-collections Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise taxpayers that it has resumed the collection of payments for Traffic Ticket fines online (www.jamaicatax.gov.jm) or at any of the Tax Offices across the island. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fourth-quarter-tax-payments-due-december-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fourth-quarter-tax-payments-due-december-2 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 4th quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-payment-collections https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-payment-collections Fri, 26 Nov 2021 03:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise taxpayers that it is currently unable to collect payments for Traffic Ticket fines at a Tax Office or via the Tax Authority’s online system. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-open-for-saturday-business https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-open-for-saturday-business Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday November 27, 2021, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year, subject to any… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-october-2021-s01-due-monday-november-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-october-2021-s01-due-monday-november-15 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for October are due on Monday, November 15, 2021. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/expansion-of-operations-at-king-street-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/expansion-of-operations-at-king-street-tax-office Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:06:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has now acquired two additional spaces (shops 35 and 36) on the Kingston Mall, to expand physical aspects of its operations at the Kingston Revenue Service Centre (KRSC) Downtown Kingston. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-vaccination-blitz-at-the-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-vaccination-blitz-at-the-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT [POSTPONED] Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) continues its vaccination drive at the St. Corporate Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-reopens-tuesday-november-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-reopens-tuesday-november-2 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its Cross Roads Tax Office will reopen for regular business tomorrow Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Office operations Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-will-not-be-open-monday-november-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-will-not-be-open-monday-november-1 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:31:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the Cross Roads Tax Office will not be open to the public Monday, November 1, 2021. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-further-expands-direct-funds-transfer-payment-option https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-further-expands-direct-funds-transfer-payment-option Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:01:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has further expanded its successful Direct Funds Transfer (DFT) payment channel by adding Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax as a payment type and including its Scotia Bank account as a beneficiary… Payments & refunds Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-vaccination-blitz-at-spanish-town-and-portmore-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-vaccination-blitz-at-spanish-town-and-portmore-tax-offices Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:11:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will continue its national vaccination drive at the Spanish Town and Portmore Tax Offices where they will host a three-day vaccination drive from October 28 – October 30, 2021. Corporate Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-september-due-friday-october-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-for-september-due-friday-october-29 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of September are due on Friday October 29, 2021, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-vaccinates-over-120-staff-in-corporate-office-blitz https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-vaccinates-over-120-staff-in-corporate-office-blitz Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) joined the national vaccination drive when it hosted a Family Day Vaccination Blitz on Friday October 8, 2021 for over 120 staff members and their families, at its Corporate Offices, Donald… Digital services Taxpayer education Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/darliston-tax-office-reopens https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/darliston-tax-office-reopens Mon, 04 Oct 2021 23:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), is advising that the Darliston Tax Office located in Westmoreland, re-opened to the public earlier today, Monday October 4, 2021, after an extensive refurbishing process. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-introduces-online-tcc-auto-approval-process https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-introduces-online-tcc-auto-approval-process Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has rolled out yet another of its convenient service features with the introduction of a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) Auto-Approval process. Digital services Compliance & enforcement Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-fined-800-000-for-falsely-collecting-g-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-fined-800-000-for-falsely-collecting-g-1 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) and its Legal Division prosecuted Kaizen Technologies Limited for breaching section 56 (5) of the General Consumption Tax (GCT)… GCT Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-business-this-saturd-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-business-this-saturd-1 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:40:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday September 25, 2021, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year, subject to any… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhancement-to-the-application-process-for-approval-of-the-use-of-a-permitted-accounting-period-pap- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhancement-to-the-application-process-for-approval-of-the-use-of-a-permitted-accounting-period-pap- Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:23:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that effective Monday, September 13, 2021, it will become mandatory for persons who make a request for approval for the use of a Permitted Accounting Period, that all such applications… Income tax Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-17-extension-for-statutory-and-quarterly-taxes https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-17-extension-for-statutory-and-quarterly-taxes Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all business persons that an extension has been given on monthly Statutory Deductions, quarterly Income Tax/Statutory Payments, and all other taxes due for the taxable period to… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/old-harbour-tax-office-to-reopen-september-8 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/old-harbour-tax-office-to-reopen-september-8 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:01:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that its Old Harbour Tax Office will be open on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). The St. Office operations Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-its-adjusted-operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-its-adjusted-operations Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:23:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that consequent on the recent announcement of the extended COVID19 measures announced by the Honourable Prime Minster last evening, it will adjust several aspects of its operations… Office operations GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-due-friday-september-3 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-due-friday-september-3 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that they have until Friday, September 3, 2021, to file Consumption Tax Returns for the month of July, these include General Consumption Tax (GCT), Special… Filing deadlines Office operations GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/old-harbour-tax-office-to-close-september-1-3 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/old-harbour-tax-office-to-close-september-1-3 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that its Old Harbour Tax Office will be closed on Wednesday September 1, 2021 and for the remainder of the week (September 2 – 3, 2021). Office operations Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-due-date-for-july-extended https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-due-date-for-july-extended Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:05:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to remind businesspersons that the due date of August 31, 2021, for the filing and payment of GCT, SCT, TCT, and GART Returns for the month of July, has been extended to September 3, 2021. Filing deadlines GCT Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-business-this-saturday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-for-business-this-saturday Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:58:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday, August 28, 2021, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year, subject to any… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-fined-800-000-for-falsely-collecting-gct https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-fined-800-000-for-falsely-collecting-gct Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) and its Legal Division prosecuted Kaizen Technologies Limited for breaching section 56 (5) of the General Consumption Tax (GCT)… GCT Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-its-operations-during-new-covid-19-measures https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-its-operations-during-new-covid-19-measures Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that consequent on the recent announcement of the new COVID-19 measures announced by the Honourable Prime Minister last evening, it will adjust several aspects of its operations… Office operations Corporate Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-and-annotto-bay-tax-offices-to-reopen-august-19 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-and-annotto-bay-tax-offices-to-reopen-august-19 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:50:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that the Annotto Bay Tax Office, located in the parish of St. Mary as well as the Cross Roads Tax Office are set to reopen to the public tomorrow (Thursday, August 19), following… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reopening-of-tax-offices-to-be-affected-in-the-aftermath-of-ts-grace https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reopening-of-tax-offices-to-be-affected-in-the-aftermath-of-ts-grace Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:51:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise its customers and staff that following early assessments, some Tax Offices are to remain closed or have delayed opening today in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Grace. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-july-2021-s01-due-monday-august-16 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-july-2021-s01-due-monday-august-16 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for July are due on Monday, August 16, 2021. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hou-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hou-2 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that effective Wednesday August 11, 2021, its business hours have been adjusted in response to the revised nightly curfew time of 7:00 p.m. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-offer-limited-services-at-stamp-office-on-monday-august-9-2021 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-offer-limited-services-at-stamp-office-on-monday-august-9-2021 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that only limited services will be offered at the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax Office, located at 111 Harbour Street, Kingston on Monday, August 9, 2021. Office operations Digital services Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-direct-funds-transfer-tops-payment-options-for-q1-of-fy2021-22 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-direct-funds-transfer-tops-payment-options-for-q1-of-fy2021-22 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:09:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that its recently introduced Direct Funds Transfer (DFT), topped all payment options for the April to June quarter of the fiscal year 2021-22, with a total of J$51B collected… Payments & refunds GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/july-month-end-opening-for-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/july-month-end-opening-for-select-tax-offices Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:28:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices on Saturday July 31, 2021 and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-june-due-friday-july-30 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-june-due-friday-july-30 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that GCT Returns for the month of June are due on Friday July 30, 2021. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-fined-200-000-for-false-declaration https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-fined-200-000-for-false-declaration Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU), supported by the Financial Investigation Division (FID) recently prosecuted Felecia Banton, Company Secretary of R & R Xpress… Income tax Payments & refunds Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/update-of-the-progress-of-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-restoration https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/update-of-the-progress-of-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-restoration Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:47:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will continue to offer limited, non-cash services from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at its St. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-conduct-online-services-maintenance-activity https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-conduct-online-services-maintenance-activity Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:32:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will conduct maintenance activities to a section of its online platform beginning 7:00 p.m. Friday July 2 to 7:00 a.m. Monday July 5, 2021. Digital services Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-may-due-wednesday-june-30 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-may-due-wednesday-june-30 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:23:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that GCT Returns for the month of May are due on Wednesday June 30, 2021. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/montego-bay-revenue-service-centre-operates-on-adjusted-opening-hours https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/montego-bay-revenue-service-centre-operates-on-adjusted-opening-hours Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will continue to operate from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre, through to Friday, June 25, 2021. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-open-june-month-e-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-open-june-month-e-2 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices on Saturday June 26, 2021 and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/sample https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/sample Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:46:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will continue to offer limited, non-cash services from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., but with two additional services becoming available at its St. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-to-partially-reopen-with-limited-servic-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-to-partially-reopen-with-limited-servic-1 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:18:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre located in Constant Spring, will partially reopen to the public on Monday, June 14, 2021 offering limited, non-cash services. Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-increase-taxpayer-education-through-webinar-series https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-increase-taxpayer-education-through-webinar-series Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:54:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin hosting a series of webinar events aimed at increasing taxpayer education and external stakeholder engagements. Taxpayer education Digital services Revenue performance https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june-1 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:18:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 2nd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax or Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-closed https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-closed Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:10:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public, that a decision has been taken to close its St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre (Constant Spring Tax Office), today Monday June 7, 2021 until further notice. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-openings-for-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/month-end-saturday-openings-for-select-tax-offices Tue, 25 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open select Tax Offices on Saturday May 29, 2021 and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-online-application-now-a-reality https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-online-application-now-a-reality Thu, 20 May 2021 09:56:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that the application for registered General Consumption Tax (GCT) status can now be done online. GCT Digital services Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-direct-funds-transfer-pilot-yields-impressive-results https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-direct-funds-transfer-pilot-yields-impressive-results Wed, 12 May 2021 11:11:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that its Direct Funds Transfer (DFT) payment option, is yielding impressive results since the implementation of the pilot in January 2021. Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/14-000-uncollected-driver-s-licences-at-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/14-000-uncollected-driver-s-licences-at-tax-offices Wed, 12 May 2021 10:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise all motorists who have submitted their applications for the Renewal of their Driver’s Licence cards, up to March 1, 2021, to visit the Tax Office were the application was… Motor vehicle & licences Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/2021-22-property-tax-payment-date-extended-to-june-30 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/2021-22-property-tax-payment-date-extended-to-june-30 Thu, 06 May 2021 09:02:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise the public that the date to pay Property Tax has been extended to June 30, 2021. Property tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-business-at-select-tax-offices-april-24 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-business-at-select-tax-offices-april-24 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers that they have the added convenience of doing business with the Tax Authority this Saturday April 24, as it provides persons with more options to do business in light of the… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-select-tax-offic-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-select-tax-offic-1 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:29:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open select Tax Offices this Saturday April 17 and Saturday April 24, 2021, as it continues in its efforts to bring greater convenience to taxpayers considering the recent amendments to the… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/jamaica-s-2021-2022-property-tax-due-april-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/jamaica-s-2021-2022-property-tax-due-april-2 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:29:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that Property Tax payment for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, which remains unchanged, becomes due on April 1, 2021. Property tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-31-is-the-employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-date https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-31-is-the-employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-date Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising employers that the due date for filing the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) is Wednesday March 31, 2021. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-31-extension-for-income-tax-filing https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-31-extension-for-income-tax-filing Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise all Income Tax filers that a decision has been taken to extend the Income Tax deadline to Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-for-select-tax-offices Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:22:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open select Tax Offices this Saturday March 13 and every Saturday up to April 24, 2020, as it continues in its efforts to bring greater convenience to taxpayers as the fiscal year end draws… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-introduces-game-changing-tcc-auto-renewal-feature https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-introduces-game-changing-tcc-auto-renewal-feature Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has taken yet another game changing step into the future of tax services, with the introduction of an auto-renewal feature for the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) via its Revenue Administration… Compliance & enforcement GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-continue-operations-during-new-covid-19-measures https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-continue-operations-during-new-covid-19-measures Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that all Tax Offices and the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax Office will continue to operate during the period of the new COVID-19 work-fromhome Order, which comes into effect on Thursday… Corporate GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/revised-it02-introduced-this-tax-season https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/revised-it02-introduced-this-tax-season Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:36:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that its system has been reconfigured to accommodate the revised Form IT02 - Return of Income and Tax Payable - [ORGANISATIONS (BODIES CORPORATE)] and the accompanying… Income tax Payments & refunds Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhanced-tax-season-support https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhanced-tax-season-support Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:30:00 GMT Income Tax Returns for 2020 as well as their Estimated Returns for 2021. The Tax Authority provides support to hundreds of business persons and self-employed individuals, who earn $10M or less, through its annual island wide… Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-january-2021-s01-due-monday-february-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-january-2021-s01-due-monday-february-15 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for January are due on Monday, February 15, 2021. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-resume-at-portmore-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-resume-at-portmore-tax-office Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:10:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it will resume Saturday operations at its Portmore Tax Office beginning on Saturday February 6, 2021. Office operations Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/driver-s-licence-renewal-turn-around-time-reduced https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/driver-s-licence-renewal-turn-around-time-reduced Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:37:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica has made operational changes that come Monday, February 1, 2021 will allow persons renewing their Driver’s Licence, to be able to pick up their printed driver’s licence within a maximum of 20 days of… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-implements-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transf-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-implements-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transf-1 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:57:00 GMT Come January 11, 2021, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin the pilot phase of a Direct Funds Transfer Project, aimed at improving the process by which customers transfer funds to TAJ’s bank accounts for the payment of… Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-pilot-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transf-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-pilot-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transf-1 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:00:00 GMT Come January 2, 2021, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin the pilot phase of a Direct Funds Transfer Project, aimed at improving the process by which customers transfer funds to TAJ’s bank accounts for the payment of… Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hours-for-its-offices-in-manchester https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hours-for-its-offices-in-manchester Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:44:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that effective today, Monday January 25, 2021 its business hours have been adjusted in response to the enhanced COVID-19 measures revising the nightly curfew time to… Office operations Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-less-than-two-months-away https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-less-than-two-months-away Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns as the March 15 Income Tax due date is now less than two months away. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-implements-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transfer https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-implements-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transfer Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:51:00 GMT Come January 11, 2021, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin the pilot phase of a Direct Funds Transfer Project, aimed at improving the process by which customers transfer funds to TAJ’s bank accounts for the payment of… Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-mobile-application-goes-live https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-mobile-application-goes-live Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:07:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) in collaboration with eGov Jamaica Limited has developed the Tax Authority’s first mobile application – TAJ Mobile, adding yet another convenient and secure payment option to its suite of online… Motor vehicle & licences Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-pilot-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transfer https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-pilot-new-procedures-for-direct-funds-transfer Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:38:00 GMT Come January 2, 2021, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin the pilot phase of a Direct Funds Transfer Project, aimed at improving the process by which customers transfer funds to TAJ’s bank accounts for the payment of… Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fourth-quarter-tax-payments-due-december-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fourth-quarter-tax-payments-due-december-1 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:29:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that quarterly Income Tax/Statutory Payments are due on December 15, 2020. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fourth-quarter-tax-payments-due-december-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fourth-quarter-tax-payments-due-december-15 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that quarterly Income Tax/Statutory Payments are due on December 15, 2020. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-introduces-online-driver-s-licence-status-search https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-introduces-online-driver-s-licence-status-search Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:30:00 GMT Effective December 1, 2020, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) added a new feature “Online Driver’s Licence Status Search” to its suite of online services. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-october-2020-s01-due-monday-november-16 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-october-2020-s01-due-monday-november-16 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:49:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for October are due on Monday November 16, 2020. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-ncb-corporate-clients-get-additional-payment-opti-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-ncb-corporate-clients-get-additional-payment-opti-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:05:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has taken its collaboration with National Commercial Bank (NCB) a step further, by expanding online bill payment, known as Paysmart, to business/corporate clients to pay several tax types. Property tax GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-efiling-requirement-for-gart-taxpayers-october-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-efiling-requirement-for-gart-taxpayers-october-1 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:30:00 GMT Effective October 1, 2020, all taxpayers submitting Returns for Guest Accommodation Room Tax (GART) using the RT01 Form will be mandated to file online, via the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) online portal at… Filing deadlines GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/darliston-tax-office-to-be-temporarily-closed-for-renovation https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/darliston-tax-office-to-be-temporarily-closed-for-renovation Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:42:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that its Darliston Tax Office will be temporarily closed to the public as of Monday, September 21, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/third-quarter-tax-payments-due-september-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/third-quarter-tax-payments-due-september-15 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that monthly Statutory Deductions and quarterly Income Tax/Statutory Payments are due on September 14 and 15, 2020 respectively for the following: Statutory… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-payment-option-for-taxpayers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-payment-option-for-taxpayers Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:19:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has collaborated with National Commercial Bank (NCB) to introduce NCB’s online bill payment, known as Paysmart, as an option for several tax types. Property tax GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/spanish-town-tax-office-to-reopen-following-sanitization https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/spanish-town-tax-office-to-reopen-following-sanitization Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its Spanish Town Tax Office located at 1 Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, will reopen on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-encourages-new-online-payment-for-driver-s-licence-renewal https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-encourages-new-online-payment-for-driver-s-licence-renewal Tue, 08 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting an encouraging take-up of the recently added online service, whereby taxpayers can now pay the renewal fee for their Driver’s Licence via its website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/spanish-town-tax-office-to-be-closed-for-sanitization https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/spanish-town-tax-office-to-be-closed-for-sanitization Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its Spanish Town Tax Office located at 1 Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, will be closed Tuesday September 8, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offices-on-election-day https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offices-on-election-day Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise its customers that due to the country’s General Elections, all Tax Offices and TAJ business locations will be closed to the public at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday September 3, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-to-be-closed-for-sanitization https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-to-be-closed-for-sanitization Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:11:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre located at 191 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8, will be closed tomorrow Tuesday August 25, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hou-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hou-1 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that effective today, Monday August 24, 2020 its business hours have been adjusted in response to the revised nightly curfew time of 7:00p.m. Office operations Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/kingston-revenue-service-centre-to-reopen https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/kingston-revenue-service-centre-to-reopen Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:50:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its Kingston Revenue Service Centre at King Street will reopen for regular business on Monday August 24, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-closes-downtown-locations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-closes-downtown-locations Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:01:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its Kingston Revenue Service Centre at King Street and Corporate Head Office at East Street will be closed today Thursday August 20, 2020 and Friday August 21… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-issues-warning-to-quarantine-violators-not-to-visit-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-issues-warning-to-quarantine-violators-not-to-visit-tax-offices Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:55:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise the public that several reports have been received that persons, including some who recently travelled from overseas, who should be in quarantine have been violating the orders and… Compliance & enforcement Corporate Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-thomas-quarantine-impacts-morant-bay-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-thomas-quarantine-impacts-morant-bay-tax-office Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:42:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise persons that the Morant Bay Tax Office will be closed from Monday, August 10, 2020 and during the period of the fourteen (14) day COVID-19 quarantine imposed by the Ministry of… Corporate Filing deadlines Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-s-compliance-reminder https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-s-compliance-reminder Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:41:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) in keeping with its 2020/21 National Compliance Plan to improve compliance, has collaborated with a number of public and private sector entities as it concerns the provision of third party… Compliance & enforcement Filing deadlines Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-online-payment-option-for-driver-s-licence-renewal https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-online-payment-option-for-driver-s-licence-renewal Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:17:00 GMT As Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues its drive to expand its online service offerings and to promote contactless business transactions, as of July 27, 2020 an online payment option for the renewal of Driver’s Licence has… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-provides-update-on-extended-relaxation-of-compliance-measures https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-provides-update-on-extended-relaxation-of-compliance-measures Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:24:00 GMT Following the announcement in a release, by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Nigel Clarke, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to provide the public with further details of the extension of the… Compliance & enforcement Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-15-tax-payments-now-d-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-15-tax-payments-now-d-1 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following taxes are due on Monday, June 15, 2020: Estimated Income Tax (2nd quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (2nd quarter) Statutory Deductions… Filing deadlines Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-makes-adjustments-to-its-operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-makes-adjustments-to-its-operations Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:55:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it has revised opening hours and adjusted several measures across its operations, as it acts on the recent declaration by the Honourable Prime Minister, of the… Office operations Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-conducts-survey-on-online-payment-to-renew-mv-registration https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-conducts-survey-on-online-payment-to-renew-mv-registration Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:32:00 GMT The short survey instrument will be administered via the Tax Authority’s corporate website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm, as well as at select Tax Offices across the island. Digital services Motor vehicle & licences Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/change-to-driver-s-licence-processing-at-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/change-to-driver-s-licence-processing-at-tax-offices Thu, 21 May 2020 10:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it has implemented several new measures for the distribution and pickup of Driver’s Licence, as the Authority continues to take the necessary steps to provide its… Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mobile-property-tax-unit-resumes-service https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mobile-property-tax-unit-resumes-service Wed, 20 May 2020 08:39:00 GMT Property owners are advised that the Mobile Property Tax Unit will resume operations in St. Andrew and St. Ann on Wednesday May 20, 2020. Office operations Property tax Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hours https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-adjusts-business-hours Thu, 14 May 2020 16:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that effective Monday, May 18, 2020, all Tax Offices and the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax Office will be open to the public from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/annotto-bay-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/annotto-bay-tax-office-closure Thu, 07 May 2020 12:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise persons that the Annotto Bay Tax Office will be closed with immediate effect from today Thursday, May 7 – Thursday May 21, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-suspension-of-two-in-line-services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-suspension-of-two-in-line-services Thu, 07 May 2020 11:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica has taken the decision to extend the suspension of collecting Property Tax and the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fee at several major Tax Offices across the island effective Thursday May 7, 2020… Motor vehicle & licences Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-in-st-catherine-and-at-cross-roads-to-reopen-monday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-in-st-catherine-and-at-cross-roads-to-reopen-monday Fri, 01 May 2020 10:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that Tax Offices in St. Catherine and the Cross Roads Tax Office will reopen on Monday, May 4, 2020, as a result of the lifting of the enhanced curfew measures in the parish of St. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-suspends-two-in-line-services-at-corporate-area-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-suspends-two-in-line-services-at-corporate-area-offices Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has taken a decision to suspend the collection of Property Tax and Certificate of Fitness Fees at the Kingston and St. Andrew Revenue Services Centres, effective Thursday, April 30, 2020. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-appeals-to-customers-to-use-online-to-minimize-crowding-at-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-appeals-to-customers-to-use-online-to-minimize-crowding-at-tax-offices Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:04:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is appealing to taxpayers to, now more than ever, make use of its online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Digital services Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-closure-of-tax-offices-in-st-catherine https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-closure-of-tax-offices-in-st-catherine Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:56:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that its St. Catherine Operations and that of the Cross Roads location will remain closed, as a result of the 7 day extension of the enhanced curfew in the parish of St. Office operations Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-promotes-use-of-its-online-portal https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-promotes-use-of-its-online-portal Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:41:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is promoting the use of its online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm for customers to access several services instead of visiting a Tax Office. Digital services Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-parish-lockdown-to-impact-taj-operatio-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-parish-lockdown-to-impact-taj-operatio-1 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:12:00 GMT This evening the Most Hon ourable Prime Minister announced a total lockdown of the parish of Saint Catherine beginning tomorrow Wednesday April 15, 2020 at 5:00 AM and continuing for the next seven ( 7 ) days. Office operations Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-parish-lockdown-to-impact-taj-operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-parish-lockdown-to-impact-taj-operations Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:40:00 GMT This evening the Most Honourable Prime Minister announced a total lockdown of the parish of Saint Catherine beginning tomorrow Wednesday April 15, 2020 at 5:00 AM and continuing for the next seven (7) days. Office operations Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-p45-form-now-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-p45-form-now-in-effect Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that an enhanced Form P45 has been designed for them to electronically provide information on the particulars of employees laid off from their employment, via the TAJ… Payroll & statutory Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-to-file-enhanced-s01-form-for-march-and-onwards https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-to-file-enhanced-s01-form-for-march-and-onwards Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that an enhanced S01 Form has been designed for the monthly statutory remittance payroll deductions by them and/or their agents for March 2020 and subsequent months. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-relaxes-compliance-activity-to-june-30-2020 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-relaxes-compliance-activity-to-june-30-2020 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:58:00 GMT Taxpayers are advised that effective March 25, to June 30, 2020, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), will facilitate the issuing of a one-off or single use Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) to businesses which may fall into… Compliance & enforcement Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-suspended-at-portmore-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-operations-suspended-at-portmore-tax-office Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it will suspend Saturday operations at its Portmore Tax Office beginning on Saturday April 4, 2020 until further notice. Office operations Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2020-21-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2020-21-due-april-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that Property Tax for the 2020/21 fiscal year, which remains the same as last year, is now available online and due on April 1. Property tax Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-change-operating-hours-effective-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-change-operating-hours-effective-april-1 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:04:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it will adjust the operating hours of its offices to accommodate the recent declaration by the honourable Prime Minister, of an island wide curfew beginning April… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-march-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-march-31 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:05:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising employers that the due date for filing the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) is Tuesday March 31, 2020. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-further-extends-tax-deadline-due-to-internet-service-challenges https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-further-extends-tax-deadline-due-to-internet-service-challenges Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:06:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is further extending the Income Tax filing deadline to Friday, March 27, 2020 due to reports from several accountan ts and taxpayers from acro ss the island that they were experiencing challenges… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-returns-due-today https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-returns-due-today Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:58:00 GMT 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. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/extended-income-tax-filingdeadlinenears https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/extended-income-tax-filingdeadlinenears Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:32:00 GMT With just one day to go before the extended March 25 Income Tax filing deadline, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers to file their Annual Income Tax Return for 2019 and to declare estimated income for 2020… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-closes-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-for-deep-cleaning https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-closes-st-andrew-revenue-service-centre-for-deep-cleaning Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica has announced the temporary closure of its St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre at Constant Spring on Wednesday March 18, 2020, following rumours circulating and expressed anxiety that a member of staff… Office operations Digital services Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-public-advisory-on-covid-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-public-advisory-on-covid-1 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:00:00 GMT Following the announcement by the Prime Minister (PM) at the Press Briefing yesterday, an assessment has been made of all the functions within Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and it has been determined that all Tax Offices and… Corporate Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-public-advisory-on-covid-19 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-public-advisory-on-covid-19 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT As we continue to closely monitor the global development of the COVID-19, which has been declared a pandemic and with Jamaica’s recorded cases increasing , please be assured that the safety of our staff, customers and other… Corporate Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extend-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extend-2 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise all Income Tax filers that a decision has been taken to extend the Income Tax filing deadline to Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/montego-bay-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/montego-bay-tax-office-closure Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:18:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre will be closed for business from Monday March 9 to Wednesday March 11, 2020. Office operations Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-tax-administration-jamaica-s-corporate-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-tax-administration-jamaica-s-corporate-office Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:21:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica will have a new home effective Monday February 24, 2020, when its Corporate Office is relocated to The Donald Sangster Building (also known as the Round Building), 116 East Street, Kingston (next to… Office operations Income tax Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme-underway https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme-underway Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:32:00 GMT Tax Day is just around the corner with 6 weeks left before annual Income Tax Returns for 2019 and Estimated Returns for 2020 are due this year on Monday March 16, 2020. Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-16-is-tax-d-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-16-is-tax-d-1 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising persons that Annual Income Tax Returns for 2019 and Estimated Returns for 2020 must be filed on or before March 16, 2020 as the usual due date of the 15th of the month occurs on the… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/no-provisional-licence-processing-at-portmore-tax-office-saturday-january-25 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/no-provisional-licence-processing-at-portmore-tax-office-saturday-january-25 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:44:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to remind the public that the Portmore Tax Office will not process Provisional Driver’s (Learner’s) Licence (PDL) applications on Saturday January 25, 2020, when the new PDL regime takes… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/provisional-driver-s-learner-s-licence-valid-for-one-year https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/provisional-driver-s-learner-s-licence-valid-for-one-year Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that a Provisional Driver’s (Learner’s) Licence (PDL) is valid for one year, this means that those persons who already have a PDL will not need to apply for one at this… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-16-is-tax-day https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-16-is-tax-day Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:41:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising persons that Annual Income Tax Returns for 2019 and Estimated Returns for 2020 must be filed on or before March 16, 2020 as the usual due date of the 15 th of the month occurs on the… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-provisional-driver-s-licence-process-to-come https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-provisional-driver-s-licence-process-to-come Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:27:00 GMT As of January 25, 2020, the process to obtain a Provisional (Learner) Driver’s Licence will change. Persons wishing to obtain a “Learner’s Licence” will now first have to visit any of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-of-individual-income-tax-now-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-of-individual-income-tax-now-in-effect Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:12:00 GMT All taxpayers currently filing Individual Income Tax (IIT) Returns are reminded that they are now required to file IIT Returns online via Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Income tax Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxes-and-statutory-paymentsdue-december-16-2019 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxes-and-statutory-paymentsdue-december-16-2019 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:02:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising business persons that the due date for Payroll Statutory Deductions and 4 th Quarter Incom e Tax Paym ents are due on the 14 th and 15 th of December 2019 , respectively . Filing deadlines Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-introduce-sixth-phase-of-mandatory-e-filing-requirement-in-january-2020 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-introduce-sixth-phase-of-mandatory-e-filing-requirement-in-january-2020 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:13:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will implement the next phase of its mandatory efiling of Tax Returns on January 1, 2020. Income tax Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/chapelton-tax-office-host-property-tax-fair-2019 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/chapelton-tax-office-host-property-tax-fair-2019 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:02:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica through its Chapelton Tax Office hosted a Property Tax Fair on Thursday November 7, 2019 aimed at improving Property Tax Collection in the Parish of Clarendon and its environs as well as to provide… Property tax Payroll & statutory Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-motorists-of-its-online-option-for-paying-traffic-tickets https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reminds-motorists-of-its-online-option-for-paying-traffic-tickets Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:51:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding motorists that they may use the convenience of the online option to pay traffic ticket penalties via the TAJ website at www.jamaicatax.gov .jm , using a valid credit card, instead of… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-customer-flow-management-system-at-the-one-year-mark https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-customer-flow-management-system-at-the-one-year-mark Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:17:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s implementation of its Customer Flow Managemen System a year ago has delivered improved customer service, at both its St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre and Falmouth Tax Office. Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/maintenance-of-taj-online-services-this-holiday-weekend https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/maintenance-of-taj-online-services-this-holiday-weekend Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it will carry out routine maintenance on its Tax Portal (online services) from Friday October 18 (7:00 p.m.) - Monday October 21 (6:00 a.m.) 2019. Digital services Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-hosts-seminars-for-large-taxpayers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-hosts-seminars-for-large-taxpayers Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) recently hosted seminars in both Kingston and Montego Bay for its clientele. The first seminar was held on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the St. Taxpayer education GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-customer-service-enhancements-coming-soon https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-customer-service-enhancements-coming-soon Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:25:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is in the process of undertaking several customer service enhancements geared to further improving the customer service experience for persons doing business with the Tax Authority. Motor vehicle & licences Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/third-quarter-tax-payments-due-september-16 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/third-quarter-tax-payments-due-september-16 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:42:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising business persons that the due date for Statutory Deductions and Income Tax Payments are due on the 14 th and 15 th respectively. Filing deadlines Office operations Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-property-valuations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-property-valuations Mon, 02 Sep 2019 16:25:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica is advising all parties involved in the purchase or sale of land that the process may be significantly reduced, if a copy of the valuation along with the other required documents are presented at the… Tax policy Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-45-taxpayers-arrested-during-taj-moca-joint-operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/over-45-taxpayers-arrested-during-taj-moca-joint-operations Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:23:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Special Enforcement Team (SET) and members of the Major Organized Crime & Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), have been conducting a joint operation in the parish of St. Ann. Digital services Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june-17 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june-17 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following taxes are due on June 15, 2019, however, because the 15 th falls on the weekend, the due date is adjusted to Monday June 17, 2019: · Estimated… Filing deadlines Office operations Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-reform https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-reform Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that Cabinet has approved the proposal made for Stamp Duty Reform by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Honourable Nigel Clarke, in the 2019/2020 Budget Debate. Tax policy Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/abolishment-of-minimum-business-tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/abolishment-of-minimum-business-tax Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:26:00 GMT p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 115%; }a:link { } Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that as part of the government’s initiative to reduce costs for small and micro businesses and to encourage small business… Tax policy Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reduction-in-transfer-tax-rate-inter-vivos-and-increase-in-transfer-tax-threshold-for-estates https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reduction-in-transfer-tax-rate-inter-vivos-and-increase-in-transfer-tax-threshold-for-estates Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:13:00 GMT p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 115%; }a:link { } Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that Cabinet has approved the proposal made by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Tax policy Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/increase-in-general-consumption-tax-thresho-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/increase-in-general-consumption-tax-thresho-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that as part of the government’s initiative to reduce costs for small and micro businesses and to encourage small business formation, among other objectives; Minister of Finance and… GCT Tax policy Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-february-due-friday-march-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-february-due-friday-march-29 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:06:00 GMT .center { display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%; } Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that GCT Returns for the month of February are due on Friday March 29, 2019. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-for-tax-offices-march-30 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-for-tax-offices-march-30 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:55:00 GMT .center { display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%; } Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open select Tax Offices this Saturday March 30 ahead of the Property Tax due date of April 1, to facilitate… Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2019-20-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2019-20-due-april-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:21:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that Property Tax liabilities for the 2019/20 fiscal year are now available and become due April 1. Property tax Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employer-s-annual-return-s02-due-april-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT .center { display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%; } Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising employers that the due date for filing the Employer’s Annual Return (S02) is April 1 2019, as the… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/abolishment-of-assets-tax-for-non-financial-institutio-3 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/abolishment-of-assets-tax-for-non-financial-institutio-3 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:31:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that Non-Financial Institutions will no longer be required to make an Assets Tax Declaration using the AT01 Form, pending proposed legislative change. Tax policy Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/extended-hours-for-taj-customer-care-centre https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/extended-hours-for-taj-customer-care-centre Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:28:00 GMT With only three days to the March 15 tax filing deadline, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is providing even greater support. Office operations Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-seeks-to-broaden-tax-base-through-third-party-lea-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-seeks-to-broaden-tax-base-through-third-party-lea-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), through its Intelligence, Investigation & Enforcement Unit (IIEU) continues its efforts to broaden the tax base through the use of third party leads. Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-15-deadline-nears https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/march-15-deadline-nears Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:08:00 GMT With just over a week to go before the March 15 Income Tax Filing due date, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns for 2018/19 early and ahead of the expected last minute rush. Filing deadlines Income tax Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-month-countdown-to-tax-day https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-month-countdown-to-tax-day Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:30:00 GMT As the Income Tax Filing due date draws closer Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues to assist hundreds of business persons to file their final Income Tax Returns for Taxpayers getting support to meet the March 15 Income Tax… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayers-prosecuted-and-fined-over-1m-for-failure-to-produce-books-records-and-documents https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayers-prosecuted-and-fined-over-1m-for-failure-to-produce-books-records-and-documents Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:31:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) prosecuted St. James businessmen Kwun Sang Siu, (trading as Siu’ Supermarket) and Bradley Hylton in the St. Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-monthly-declaration-s01-due-february-14 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-monthly-declaration-s01-due-february-14 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding Employers that their Employers Monthly Declarations (S01) for the month of January becomes due on Thursday February 14, 2019 and MUST be filed online using the tax portal at… Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/small-businesses-to-benefit-from-tax-season-support https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/small-businesses-to-benefit-from-tax-season-support Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:27:00 GMT This tax season Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be helping hundreds of small businesses and self-employed persons to meet their tax filing obligations with a focus on registering them to file online using TAJ’s eServices… Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-and-transfer-tax-office-reopens-for-business-at-harbour-street https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-and-transfer-tax-office-reopens-for-business-at-harbour-street Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:32:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax Office has reopened for business Monday, February 4, 2019, offering all services. Office operations Tax policy Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-and-transfer-tax-office-at-harbour-street-closure-extended https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/stamp-duty-and-transfer-tax-office-at-harbour-street-closure-extended Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:22:00 GMT Following an assessment of the work being carried out at the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax Office, located at 111 Harbour Street, Kingston, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that that Office will remain… Office operations Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-mandated-for-corporate-income-and-assets-tax-returns https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-mandated-for-corporate-income-and-assets-tax-returns Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:14:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers that Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Assets Tax Returns MUST be filed online as of this tax season, via TAJ’s online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov, on or before the March 15… Digital services Tax policy Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/closure-of-stamp-duty-and-transfer-tax-office-at-harbour-street https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/closure-of-stamp-duty-and-transfer-tax-office-at-harbour-street Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:27:00 GMT As a result of conditions following a recent flooding at the Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax Office located at 111 Harbour Street, Kingston that Office was closed yesterday. Office operations Tax policy Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-prosecuted-for-failure-to-provide-books-records-and-documents https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-prosecuted-for-failure-to-provide-books-records-and-documents Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) has prosecuted DAFA Wholesale and Retail Limited of the Parish of St. Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-season-begins https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-season-begins Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:54:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns early with the March 15 Income Tax due date just two months away and to utilize the convenience, speed and security… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-efiling-of-employer-s-monthly-payroll-declaration- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-efiling-of-employer-s-monthly-payroll-declaration- Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) implemented the next phase of its mandatory e filing requirement on January 2, 2019. Payroll & statutory Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fifth-phase-of-mandatory-efiling-requirement-now-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fifth-phase-of-mandatory-efiling-requirement-now-in-effect Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:06:00 GMT All taxpayers currently filing Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Assets Tax Returns are reminded that they are now required to file their CIT and Assets Tax Returns online via Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) online portal at… Filing deadlines GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/jamaica-and-japan-reach-agreement-in-principle-on-tax-convention https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/jamaica-and-japan-reach-agreement-in-principle-on-tax-convention Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:19:00 GMT The Governments of Jamaica and Japan have agreed in principle on the tax conventionbetween the two countries. The Convention includes provisions for the purposes of clarifying the scope of taxation in the two countries… Tax policy International https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-prosecuted-and-fined-300-000-00-for-failure-to-produce-books-records-and-documents https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-prosecuted-and-fined-300-000-00-for-failure-to-produce-books-records-and-documents Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) prosecuted St. James businessman/operator Kwun Nung Siu, trading as Siu’ Supermarket under Section 17IA of the amended Revenue… Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-property-tax-collection-improvement-project https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-property-tax-collection-improvement-project Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:01:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has started its enforcement initiatives to improve Property Tax Collection in the Parish of St. Ann through a special project known as the “Property Tax Collection Improvement Project”. Property tax Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/changes-to-driver-s-licence-processing-at-constant-spring-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/changes-to-driver-s-licence-processing-at-constant-spring-tax-office Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:45:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise the public that its Constant Spring Revenue Service Centre continues to be impacted by road works in the area, and as a result changes to its operations have been made. Motor vehicle & licences Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-introduce-fifth-phase-of-mandatory-e-filing-requirement-in-january-2019 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-introduce-fifth-phase-of-mandatory-e-filing-requirement-in-january-2019 Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will implement the next phase of its mandatory e-filing of tax returns on January 2, 2019. Income tax Payroll & statutory Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-pilots-new-automated-queuing-system-at-two-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-pilots-new-automated-queuing-system-at-two-tax-offices Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:17:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica0 (TAJ) has taken a major step in creating a more customer-centric business space with the piloting of an automated Customer Flow Management System at the new Falmouth Tax Office and Constant Spring… Digital services Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-prosecutes-taxpayer-for-unlawfully-collecting-gct https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-prosecutes-taxpayer-for-unlawfully-collecting-gct Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:01:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) recently prosecuted Aladin Restaurant Ltd. and its director Mr. GCT Compliance & enforcement Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-takes-tax-on-the-road-in-november https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-takes-tax-on-the-road-in-november Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will this month engage several categories of taxpayers through a series of events scheduled for Kingston and St. Andrew. Taxpayer education Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-falmouth-tax-office-to-reopen-on-november-6 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-falmouth-tax-office-to-reopen-on-november-6 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:44:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open the doors of the Falmouth Tax Office at its new location Lot 5 Cornwall Street, Falmouth Trelawny on Tuesday November 6, 2018. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-electronic-bank-payment-ceiling-increased https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-electronic-bank-payment-ceiling-increased Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:56:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising taxpayers that the limit of its Electronic Bank Payment facility has been increased. Digital services Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/falmouth-tax-office-to-close-for-relocation https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/falmouth-tax-office-to-close-for-relocation Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:05:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding customers that the Falmouth Tax Office will be closed to the public on Friday November 2 and Monday November 5 to facilitate the relocation exercise and will reopen in its new… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-falmouth-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-falmouth-tax-office Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:59:00 GMT The Falmouth Tax Office will have a new home effective November 6, 2018, when it will be relocated to 5 Cornwall Street, Falmouth Trelawny. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-continues-positive-revenue-performance-for-second-quarter-2018-19-fiscal-year https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-continues-positive-revenue-performance-for-second-quarter-2018-19-fiscal-year Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:03:00 GMT Preliminary figures indicate that Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) surpassed the collections target for the second quarter of the 2018/19 fiscal year. Revenue performance Filing deadlines GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/synchronization-of-services-at-montego-bay-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/synchronization-of-services-at-montego-bay-tax-office Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that as of Monday October 8, 2018, it’s Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax operations at the Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre can now be accessed in the banking hall section of… Office operations Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-successful-tax-enforcement-operation https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-successful-tax-enforcement-operation Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:47:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting a 100% success rate from its recently concluded arrest operation named Old Capital 2.1. Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/arrest-drive-underway-in-spanish-town-and-portmore-for-tax-breach-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/arrest-drive-underway-in-spanish-town-and-portmore-for-tax-breach-1 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:54:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Special Enforcement Team (SET), collaborating with the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s St. Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-hosts-caricom-two-day-workshop https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-hosts-caricom-two-day-workshop Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:28:00 GMT Participants and Facilitators of the two day CARICOMOECD Workshop (September 17-18, 2018) to hold discussions on BEPS in the Caribbean Region. Taxpayer education International https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-agreement-seminar-for-kingston https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-agreement-seminar-for-kingston Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), will be hosting the second of two seminars featuring Transfer Pricing Agreement in Kingston on Wednesday September 12, 2018, at the Knutsford Court Hotel between the hours of 9:30am-12:30pm. Taxpayer education Transfer pricing Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhancements-coming-to-revenue-administration-information-system https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhancements-coming-to-revenue-administration-information-system Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be conducting a user enhancement upgrade of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS), which will enhance the user experience of taxpayers registered to use TAJ’s eService… Digital services Office operations Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-transfer-pricing-agreement-seminar https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-transfer-pricing-agreement-seminar Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:22:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), will be hosting two seminars featuring Transfer Pricing Agreement. The transfer pricing provisions being introduced are in keeping with best practice adopted by several tax administrations… Taxpayer education Transfer pricing Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-july-due-friday-august-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-july-due-friday-august-31 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that GCT Returns for the month of July are due on Friday August 31, 2018. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/buff-bay-tax-office-to-be-closed https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/buff-bay-tax-office-to-be-closed Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:41:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the Buff Bay Tax Office will be closed as of September 3, 2018. This has become necessary in order to ensure the safety of staff and customers as any further repair of the… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-gct-filing-nears-100- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-gct-filing-nears-100- Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:06:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that almost all business persons are filing GCT Returns online, which is a direct result of the full implementation of the mandatory eFiling requirement for all GCT registered… GCT Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-maintains-positive-revenue-performance-for-first-quarter https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-maintains-positive-revenue-performance-for-first-quarter Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:01:00 GMT Preliminary figures indicate that Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) surpassed the collections target for the first quarter of the 2018/19 fiscal year. Revenue performance Filing deadlines GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/santa-cruz-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/santa-cruz-tax-office-closure Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:13:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the Santa Cruz Tax Office has been closed for business today. This is as a result of recent severe weather impacting power supply in the town and damage to the standby generator… Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-publishes-transfer-pricing-agreement-practice-note https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-publishes-transfer-pricing-agreement-practice-note Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) recently published the final version of a Transfer Pricing Agreement (TPA) Practice Note, as it continues moving forward in the implementation of the transfer pricing regime in Jamaica. Transfer pricing Income tax Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/international-partners-strengthen-taj-transfer-pricing-capacity https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/international-partners-strengthen-taj-transfer-pricing-capacity Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:50:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) recently hosted consultants from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and from Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), to provide technical training for its staff in… Transfer pricing Compliance & enforcement Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-conduct-system-update https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-conduct-system-update Fri, 06 Jul 2018 09:10:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it will conduct system update activities beginning at the end of the business day on Thursday July 5, 2018 to the start of business on Monday July 9, 2018. Digital services Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-may-due-friday-june-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-may-due-friday-june-29 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:36:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that GCT Returns for the month of May are due on Friday June 29, 2018. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june_15_tax_payments https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june_15_tax_payments Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:54:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following taxes are due on Friday, June 15, 2018: Estimated Income Tax (2nd quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (2nd quarter) Minimum Business Tax (1st… Filing deadlines Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/access-to-third-party-information-sensitization-sessions-back-on-the-road https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/access-to-third-party-information-sensitization-sessions-back-on-the-road Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:09:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is back on the road with a series of stakeholder meetings with members of the Petroleum, Hotel, Medical, Distribution, Telecommunications sectors as well as several government entities, to… Taxpayer education Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-cross-roads-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-cross-roads-tax-office Mon, 21 May 2018 12:03:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Cross Roads Tax Office will be closed at 2:00 p.m. today Monday May 21, 2018. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/pay-your-property-tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/pay-your-property-tax Fri, 11 May 2018 15:56:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that there is still time to make their Property Tax payments for the 2018/19 fiscal year without penalties being applied, as is provided for in the law. Property tax Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-requirement-for-all-gct-taxpayers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-requirement-for-all-gct-taxpayers Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:50:00 GMT All business persons registered to collect GCT are reminded that they are now required to file GCT returns online via Tax Administration Jamaica’s online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. GCT Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2018-19-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2018-19-due-april-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that Property Tax rates for the 2018/19 fiscal year are now available and became due April 1. Property tax Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-february-due-thursday-march-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-february-due-thursday-march-29 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that GCT Returns for the month of February are due on Thursday March 29, 2018. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-april-1 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:22:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding ALL employers that their Employers Annual Return (S02) for 2017 is due on April 3, 2018. T his is as a result of the usual due date of March 31 falling on the weekend. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-on-last-day-of-income-tax-filing-period https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-on-last-day-of-income-tax-filing-period Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:22:00 GMT T ax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open several offices this Saturday March 24 to coincide with the last day of the extended Income Tax filing period, to facilitate members of the public filing their Final Income Tax Returns… Office operations Income tax Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extend-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extend-1 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:09:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise that the deadline to file Final Income Tax Returns for year of assessment 2017 and Estimated Income and Asset Tax Returns for year of assessment 2018 has been extended until Saturday… Filing deadlines Income tax Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-two-days-away https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-two-days-away Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT With two (2) days to go before the March 15 Income Tax deadline to file final Income Tax Returns for year of assessment 2017 and Estimated Returns for year of assessment 2018, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-increases-during-tax-season https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-increases-during-tax-season Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:47:00 GMT With one week until the March 15 deadline to file Annual Income Tax Returns, Tax Administration Jamaica is ramping up its support for business and self-employed individuals through its increased capacity with its eService option. Income tax Digital services Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-tax-support-sessions-for-business-associations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-tax-support-sessions-for-business-associations Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:45:00 GMT This tax season Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has been ramping up taxpayer support through its specially designed Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP) sessions, to meet the specific needs of several business… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-season-support-available-for-small-businesses https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-season-support-available-for-small-businesses Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:24:00 GMT This tax season Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will focus on helping hundreds of small business and self-employed persons to register and file online using TAJ’s eServices option. Income tax Filing deadlines GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-january-2018-s01-due-february-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-january-2018-s01-due-february-15 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for January are due on Thursday February 15, 2018. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-exceeds-year-to-date-collections-target https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-exceeds-year-to-date-collections-target Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:08:00 GMT Preliminary figures indicate that Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) again surpassed the year-to-date collections target for the 2017/18 fiscal year. Revenue performance Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-monthly-returns-due-january-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-monthly-returns-due-january-31 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to remind business persons that GCT Returns for December become due on Wednesday January 31, 2018. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/revised-income-tax-forms-for-tax-season https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/revised-income-tax-forms-for-tax-season Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:03:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise business persons and tax professionals that Income Tax Forms have been revised for the 2017/18 Income Tax Filing period. Income tax Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/-256m-collected-in-2nd-traffic-ticket-amnesty https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/-256m-collected-in-2nd-traffic-ticket-amnesty Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:30:00 GMT Preliminary figures show that Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has collected approximately $256m in traffic fines at the end of the second Traffic Ticket Amnesty, which ran November 27, 2017 to January 13, 2018. Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/support-systems-in-place-for-income-tax-filing-season https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/support-systems-in-place-for-income-tax-filing-season Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:33:00 GMT With the March 15 Income Tax due date just two months away, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns early and to utilize the convenience, speed and security… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/king-street-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/king-street-tax-office-closure Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:08:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it’s Kingston Revenue Service Centre has been closed to the public today. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/falmouth-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/falmouth-tax-office-closure Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:05:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the Jackson Town Tax Office has been closed for business, today. This is as a result of severe weather conditions causing flooding in the area. Office operations Filing deadlines Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-saturday-january-13 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-saturday-january-13 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:05:00 GMT With a little over 24 hours to go before the second Traffic Ticket amnesty ends on Saturday, January 13, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging motorists who have not yet availed themselves of the amnesty to do so. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-on-last-day-of-traffic-ticket-amnesty https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-on-last-day-of-traffic-ticket-amnesty Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open several offices this Saturday January 13, coinciding with the last day of Traffic Ticket Amnesty, to facilitate members of the public paying their outstanding traffic ticket fines. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-soon https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-soon Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:23:00 GMT With less than two weeks until the January 13 end of the second traffic ticket amnesty, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has begun seeing increased numbers of persons visiting tax offices and logging on to its website to pay… Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-of-gct-returns-by-small-businesses-in-2018 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-of-gct-returns-by-small-businesses-in-2018 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be implementing the next phase of its mandatory efiling of returns at the start of the 2018/2019 financial year. GCT Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-hosts-forms-testing-focus-group https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-hosts-forms-testing-focus-group Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:20:00 GMT Standing – Gerrard Edman, Subject Matter Expert (TAJ) while seated is Norman Washington (ICAJrepresentative) Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) hosted a Forms Testing Focus Group on Thursday December 14, 2017 at its Project Office… Taxpayer education Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-systems-in-place-for-second-traffic-ticket-amnesty https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-systems-in-place-for-second-traffic-ticket-amnesty Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:30:00 GMT With another Traffic Ticket Amnesty now in effect from November 27, 2017 – January 13, 2018, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising motorist that its system has been modified to accommodate payments for outstanding traffic… Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-targets-the-real-estate-sector https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-targets-the-real-estate-sector Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) in keeping with its National Compliance Plan has embarked on a series of activities aimed at improving compliance of the Real Estate Sector. Filing deadlines Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-tod-3 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-tod-3 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:21:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has put several measures in place, as hundreds of motorists are expected to visit Tax Offices island wide today October 31, the final day of the amnesty. Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-launches-tax-week-2017 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-launches-tax-week-2017 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will launch Tax Week 2017 with a schedule of activities beginning on Saturday October 28 and ending on Friday November 3, 2017. Office operations Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-in-6-days https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/traffic-ticket-amnesty-ends-in-6-days Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:33:00 GMT With just a few days to go until the October 31 end of the Traffic Ticket Amnesty, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is continuing to urge motorists to avoid the expected last minute rush by making use of the various payment… Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cashier-services-at-swallowfield-examination-depot-to-be-terminated-on-october-31-2017 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cashier-services-at-swallowfield-examination-depot-to-be-terminated-on-october-31-2017 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:54:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise motorists that effective November 1, 2017 cashier services will NO longer be offered at the Swallowfield Examination Depot. Motor vehicle & licences Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-open-more-tax-offices-on-saturdays-as-traffic-ticket-amnesty-nears-e-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-open-more-tax-offices-on-saturdays-as-traffic-ticket-amnesty-nears-e-1 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:01:00 GMT With just two (2) weeks remaining until the October 31 close of the Traffic Ticket Amnesty, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that it will operate three (3) additional offices on the last two Saturdays of the month… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/parking-disruptions-at-may-pen-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/parking-disruptions-at-may-pen-tax-office Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise taxpayers that there will be disruptions to the parking area of the May Pen Tax Office due to the installation of a bio-digester system. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-due-september-29 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-due-september-29 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:34:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will again be opening several of its tax offices this Saturday, September 30, 2017, primarily to facilitate motorists wishing to take advantage of the Traffic Ticket Amnesty now on, to pay their… Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/motor-vehicle-certificate-of-fitness-fee-payment-now-available-online https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/motor-vehicle-certificate-of-fitness-fee-payment-now-available-online Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has introduced the online payment of Motor Vehicle Certificate of Fitness Fees at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm . Motor vehicle & licences Digital services Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-15-tax-payments-now-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-15-tax-payments-now-due Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:37:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following taxes are due on Friday, September 15, 2017: Estimated Corporate Income Tax (3rd quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (3rd quarter) Minimum… Filing deadlines Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-closure Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Cross Roads Tax Office is closed for business today, as members of staff and customers were evacuated earlier due to smoke emanating from a section of the… Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-due-august-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-due-august-31 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise business persons that GCT Returns for July become due on Thursday August 31, 2017. Filing deadlines GCT Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-continues-during-traffic-ticket-amnesty https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-continues-during-traffic-ticket-amnesty Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will adjust its Saturday operating times, as motorists make traffic ticket payments during the Traffic Ticket Amnesty now on. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-for-traffic-ticket-amnesty https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-for-traffic-ticket-amnesty Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open several offices on Saturdays, during the three month Traffic Ticket Amnesty, beginning this Saturday August 12, to facilitate members of the public paying their outstanding traffic… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/revenue-administration-information-system-enhancements-completed https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/revenue-administration-information-system-enhancements-completed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:32:00 GMT Taxpayers can now do even more with Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) eServices facility, since the implementation of enhancements to its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS). Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-exceeds-first-quarter-collections-targ-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-exceeds-first-quarter-collections-targ-1 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:34:00 GMT Preliminary figures indicate that Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has exceeded the first quarter collections target for the 2017/18 fiscal year. The net projection for June 2017 was $26.2B. Revenue performance Filing deadlines GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhancements-coming-to-the-revenue-administration-information-system https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/enhancements-coming-to-the-revenue-administration-information-system Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be conducting an enhancement of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS). Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-systems-in-place-for-traffic-ticket-amnesty https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-systems-in-place-for-traffic-ticket-amnesty Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:00:00 GMT With the Traffic Ticket Amnesty now in effect, August 2 – October 31, 2017, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising motorists that its systems have been updated to allow payments for outstanding traffic tickets, dating back… Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-services-for-jamaica-55-diaspora-conference https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-services-for-jamaica-55-diaspora-conference Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:54:00 GMT Tax Services will be showcased at the biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown, July 23-26, 2017. Property tax Digital services Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/withholding-tax-returns-and-payments-due-date-extended https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/withholding-tax-returns-and-payments-due-date-extended Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:10:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising Business Persons that the due date for Withholding Tax Returns and Payments has been extended from today Friday July 14 to Friday July 21, 2017. Filing deadlines Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-system-updated-with-2017-18-assessments-for-strata-properti-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-system-updated-with-2017-18-assessments-for-strata-properti-1 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:34:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising strata property owners that the revised property tax assessments for fiscal year 2017/18, announced by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service in his address to Parliament, have… Property tax Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/top-three-awardees-honoured-at-the-local-leg-of-the-cota-essay-competition-2017-awards-ceremony https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/top-three-awardees-honoured-at-the-local-leg-of-the-cota-essay-competition-2017-awards-ceremony Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:43:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) hosted the local leg of The Caribbean Organization of Tax Administrators (COTA) Essay Competition Awards ceremony 2017 on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Tax Administration Jamaica’s Head Office, located… Corporate Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-develops-programme-to-target-chronic-late-filers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-develops-programme-to-target-chronic-late-filers Wed, 21 Jun 2017 08:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has developed and implemented an On-time Filing Programme geared towards taxpayers who consistently file their returns late. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/second-quarter-tax-payments-due-june-15 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:32:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following payments are due on or before Thursday, June 15, 2017: Corporate Estimated Income Tax (2 nd quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (2 nd… Filing deadlines Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-threshold-abuse-audit-programme-brings-over-1-800-taxpayers-to-book https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-threshold-abuse-audit-programme-brings-over-1-800-taxpayers-to-book Wed, 31 May 2017 17:22:00 GMT A Threshold Abuse Programme implemented In the last financial year 2016/17 has resulted in approximately one thousand eight hundred and twenty-one (1,821) taxpayers being assessed/audited and led to the identification of two… Compliance & enforcement Tax policy Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-authority-establishes-independent-objections-unit https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-authority-establishes-independent-objections-unit Wed, 17 May 2017 09:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues to make its contribution to the overall economic reform programme of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) by making tax collection equitable and transparent. Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reports-growth-in-online-filing-for-fy-2016-17 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-reports-growth-in-online-filing-for-fy-2016-17 Mon, 08 May 2017 09:44:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica is advising that the online filing ( e Filing) rate for most major tax types increased during the 2016/17 financial year. Digital services GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandeville-tax-office-reopens https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandeville-tax-office-reopens Thu, 04 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT The Mandeville Tax Office reopened for business today Thursday May 4, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. following a tragic incident involving a coworker that took place on Wednesday morning May 3, 2017 which led to the Tax Office not opening. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/closure-of-mandeville-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/closure-of-mandeville-tax-office Wed, 03 May 2017 10:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Mandeville Tax Office is closed for business today Wednesday May 3, 2017. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-system-updated-with-reduced-assessments-for-2017-18 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-system-updated-with-reduced-assessments-for-2017-18 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:12:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising property owners that the reduced property tax rates for fiscal year 2017-18, recently announced by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service in his address to Parliament, have now… Property tax Digital services Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/caribbean-organisation-of-tax-administrators-cota-launches-fifth-essay-competition https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/caribbean-organisation-of-tax-administrators-cota-launches-fifth-essay-competition Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:51:00 GMT The Caribbean Organization of Tax Administrators (COTA) launched its Fifth Regional Essay Competition targeting high school students across the Caribbean ages 14 -15 years, under the topic “If I were the Head of my country’s Tax… Filing deadlines Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-be-closed-on-saturday-april-15-in-observance-of-easter-holiday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-to-be-closed-on-saturday-april-15-in-observance-of-easter-holiday Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to remind its customers that the following Tax Offices will be closed to the public this Saturday, April 15, 2017 in observance of the Easter holiday. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-convenience-still-accessible https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-convenience-still-accessible Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:42:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding members of the public that they can conduct their tax business as usual on Saturdays (April 8, 22, 29). Office operations Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/-1-5m-income-tax-threshold-now-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/-1-5m-income-tax-threshold-now-in-effect Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:01:00 GMT The second phase of the two tiered income tax threshold increase announced by the Minister of Finance & the Public Service in the 2016/17 Revenue Measures took effect on April 1, 2017. Income tax Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2017-18-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2017-18-due-april-1 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising land owners that the new property tax regime, recently announced by the Government, takes effect on April 1, 2017. Property tax Filing deadlines Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-day-to-income-tax-filing-deadline https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-day-to-income-tax-filing-deadline Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:30:00 GMT With one (1) day to go before the March 25 extended deadline to file Final Income Tax Returns for year of assessment 2016 and Estimated Returns for year of assessment 2017, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding Business… Filing deadlines Income tax Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-march-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-march-1 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:36:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding ALL employers that their Employers Annual Return (S02) is due on March 31, 2017 and must be filed electronically via the administration’s Revenue Administration Information System… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extended https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-filing-deadline-extended Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:51:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise that the deadline to file Final Income Tax Returns for year of assessment 2016 and Estimated Returns for year of assessment 2017 has been extended until Saturday March 25, 2017. Filing deadlines Income tax Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-tax-recovery-operation-yield-results https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-tax-recovery-operation-yield-results Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT Earlier this month Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ), Special Enforcement Team (SET) began conducting a number of tax recovery activities dubbed “Old Capital” in the parish of St. Catherine. Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reduction-in https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/reduction-in Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:15:00 GMT Over 272,000 persons to Benefit from Reduced Property Tax Rates Issued by: MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE Come April 1, 2017 Property Tax rate is to be reduced from the current range of 1.5% to 2% down to 0.8% with a… Property tax Tax policy Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-for-select-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/saturday-opening-for-select-tax-offices Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:04:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin Saturday operations at select Tax Offices island-wide from 10:00am-4:00pm beginning March 11, through to the end of April 2017. Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-obligations-for-year-of-assessment-2016 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-obligations-for-year-of-assessment-2016 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:16:00 GMT Taxpayers are subject to the application of the transfer pricing regime if they have ‘connected persons’ (in accordance with the definitions of Section 2(2) of the Income Tax Act) in Jamaica or abroad, and have carried out… Transfer pricing Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/morant-bay-tax-office-undergoing-renovation https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/morant-bay-tax-office-undergoing-renovation Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica is advising that the construction phase of the renovation and expansion of the Morant Bay Tax Office has begun. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/constant-spring-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/constant-spring-tax-office-closure Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that its Constant Spring Revenue Service Centre has been closed to the public today. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-the-eway https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-the-eway Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:51:00 GMT With hundreds of small business persons and self-employed individuals expected to file their final Income Tax Return for 2016 and Estimated Return for 2017 due on March 15, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has implemented a… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/operation-old-capital-targeting-delinquent-taxpayers-in-st-catherine https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/operation-old-capital-targeting-delinquent-taxpayers-in-st-catherine Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:27:00 GMT Earlier this month Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Special Enforcement Team (SET) began conducting a number of tax recovery activities in the parish of St. Catherine. Compliance & enforcement Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-one-month-away https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-one-month-away Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:57:00 GMT With tax day one month away, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues to assist hundreds of business persons to file their Income Tax Returns before the March 15 deadline. Filing deadlines Income tax Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-businessman-prosecuted-for-failure-to-produce-books-records-and-documents https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-andrew-businessman-prosecuted-for-failure-to-produce-books-records-and-documents Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) recently prosecuted St. Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-maintains-upward-collections-trend-at-end-of-third-quarter https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-maintains-upward-collections-trend-at-end-of-third-quarter Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that preliminary figures indicate that for the month of December the net collections were $26.6B or 27.3% above the $20.9B target. Revenue performance Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-season-support-for-business-community-now-on https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-season-support-for-business-community-now-on Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has begun its Tax Season activities by engaging tax professionals, business persons and self-employed individuals in stakeholder sessions, during its road trips in both Kingston and Montego Bay… Income tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-elizabeth-businessman-arrested-for-failure-to-file-tax-returns https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-elizabeth-businessman-arrested-for-failure-to-file-tax-returns Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:34:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) - Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) supported by the Major Organised Crime Agency (MOCA) on Friday January 27, 2017 arrested and charged Oswald Powell, proprietor of… Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/january-31-deadline-for-mandatory-gct-efiling-requirement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/january-31-deadline-for-mandatory-gct-efiling-requirement Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:30:00 GMT Medium Taxpayers who as of January 1, 2017 were mandated to file GCT Returns online, have been responding positively as seen by the 15% increase between October and December 2016, in the number of these taxpayers who are now… Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-requirement-for-medium-taxpayers-now-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-e-filing-requirement-for-medium-taxpayers-now-in-effect Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:00:00 GMT Medium (upper and lower) taxpayers are reminded that they are now required to file GCT returns online via Tax Administration Jamaica’s online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-targets-persons-benefitting-from-multiple-threshold-exemptions https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-targets-persons-benefitting-from-multiple-threshold-exemptions Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:11:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica has launched an audit programme aimed at regularizing those persons with multiple employment and who therefore, may be benefitting from the threshold more than once in a given year. Tax policy Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-taj-wishes-to-advise-the-public-that-delays-may-be-experienced-over-the-next-few-weeks-in-obtaining-a-motor-vehicle-titl https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-taj-wishes-to-advise-the-public-that-delays-may-be-experienced-over-the-next-few-weeks-in-obtaining-a-motor-vehicle-titl Tue, 20 Dec 2016 18:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that delays may be experienced over the next few weeks, in obtaining a motor vehicle title. Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/december-15-due-date https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/december-15-due-date Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:56:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding persons that the following payments are due today Thursday December 15, 2016: Estimated Income Tax (4th quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (4th quarter) Taxpayers are advised… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-transfer-pricing-expert-in-jamaica-for-four-day-technical-visit https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-host-transfer-pricing-expert-in-jamaica-for-four-day-technical-visit Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:54:00 GMT Ian Wood, an Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) expert affiliated to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is in the island for a four day technical visit from December 6 – 9, 2016. Mr. Transfer pricing Taxpayer education International https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-supporting-local-businesses-through-taxpayer-education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-supporting-local-businesses-through-taxpayer-education Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica continues to support local entrepreneurs and will bring tax services and free consultancy, to the annual YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Association) Expo being held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre… Taxpayer education Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-workshop-being-held-in-kingston https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-workshop-being-held-in-kingston Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:42:00 GMT Jamaica continues to benefit from the expertise of a Transfer Pricing specialist who is currently in the island for a week-long visit. Taxpayer education Transfer pricing Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-support-available-for-business-persons-to-meet-mandatory-e-filing-requirement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-support-available-for-business-persons-to-meet-mandatory-e-filing-requirement Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:56:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has put in place several support mechanisms to help hundreds of business persons meet the mandatory e-Filing requirements come January 1, 2017. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/manchester-businessman-arrested-for-defrauding-the-revenue https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/manchester-businessman-arrested-for-defrauding-the-revenue Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) - Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IIEU) in conjunction with the Financial Investigation Division (FID), as part of intensive tax enforcement activities in the parish of… Income tax Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-thomas-tax-delinquents-warned-to-avoid-enforcement-action https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-thomas-tax-delinquents-warned-to-avoid-enforcement-action Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to remind chronically delinquent taxpayers who have been contacted in the parish of St. Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-introduce-third-phase-of-mandatory-e-filing-requirement-in-january-2017 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-introduce-third-phase-of-mandatory-e-filing-requirement-in-january-2017 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will implement the next phase of its mandatory e-filing of tax returns on January 1, 2017. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-recovery-operations-target-eastern-jamaica https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-recovery-operations-target-eastern-jamaica Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:30:00 GMT Last month Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Special Enforcement Team (SET) with the support of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) began conducting a number of tax recovery operations in the parish of St. Thomas. Filing deadlines Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-reopen-for-business https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-offices-reopen-for-business Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:18:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise its customers that tax and business offices island-wide are now open for business. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-positive-collections-trend-continues-in-august https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-positive-collections-trend-continues-in-august Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that preliminary figures indicate that for the month of August the net collections target was exceeded, as the Revenue Authority was able to collect $19.6B, 2.3% over the $19.2B… Revenue performance Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-payments-due-september-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-payments-due-september-15 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following payments are due on or before Thursday, September 15, 2016 Estimated Corporate Income Tax (3rd quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (3rd… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-east-street-office-close-for-refurbishing https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-east-street-office-close-for-refurbishing Mon, 12 Sep 2016 09:45:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that its East Street Office is now temporarily closed for refurbishing. The exercise is expected to last for one year. Office operations GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/week-long-transfer-pricing-workshop-to-be-held-in-kingston https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/week-long-transfer-pricing-workshop-to-be-held-in-kingston Mon, 12 Sep 2016 09:30:00 GMT Jamaica will again benefit from the expertise of two Transfer Pricing specialists who will be in the island for a week-long visit. Taxpayer education Transfer pricing Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-location-for-distribution-of-trn-cards https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-location-for-distribution-of-trn-cards Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:12:00 GMT Effective Monday September 12, 2016, TRN Cards will no longer be distributed from the King Street Revenue Service Centre. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-takes-taxes-on-the-road-in-september https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-takes-taxes-on-the-road-in-september Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica will this month engage several categories of taxpayers through a series of events scheduled for Kingston, St. Andrew, Portland and St. James. Office operations Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/portmore-tax-office-closure https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/portmore-tax-office-closure Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:58:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Portmore Tax Office will be closed on Saturday September 3, 2016. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-begins-suspension-of-some-services-to-upgrade-syste-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-begins-suspension-of-some-services-to-upgrade-syste-1 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:24:00 GMT As of September 1, 2016, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will begin conducting upgrading activities for the September 5 roll out of phase three of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS). Office operations Motor vehicle & licences GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/aj-set-to-improve-online-services-with-stamp-duty-transfer-tax-addition https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/aj-set-to-improve-online-services-with-stamp-duty-transfer-tax-addition Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:26:00 GMT On September 5, 2016 taxpayers will be able to access a wider range of Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax services online when Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) rolls-out related services in the latest phase of the Revenue Administration… Digital services Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/withholding-tax-services-coming-online-september-5 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/withholding-tax-services-coming-online-september-5 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:40:00 GMT In just under a month, on September 5, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will implement the third and final phase of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) project. Digital services Tax policy Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-moca-tax-recovery-operations-contin-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-moca-tax-recovery-operations-contin-1 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Special Enforcement Team (SET) and members of the Major Organized Crime & Anti-Corruption Agency continue operations in sections of Clarendon today, to recover outstanding taxes from tax… Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-july-s01-due-august-14 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/statutory-deductions-for-july-s01-due-august-14 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:42:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to remind taxpayers that the July S01 is due on Monday August 15, 2016. All Statutory Deductions (S01) are due on the 14th day of the month. Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-delinquents-arrested-in-central-jamaica https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-delinquents-arrested-in-central-jamaica Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:02:00 GMT As Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues to ramp up compliance, its Special Enforcement Team (SET) recently conducted operations in Manchester and Clarendon, jointly with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to recover… Compliance & enforcement GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-refunds-services-now-available-at-king-street-and-spanish-town-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-refunds-services-now-available-at-king-street-and-spanish-town-offices Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:04:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that as of Monday July 25, 2016, its refunds operations have been expanded and can now be accessed at the King Street and Spanish Town tax offices. Payments & refunds Office operations GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/trn-office-reopens https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/trn-office-reopens Mon, 25 Jul 2016 04:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the Taxpayer Registration Card Centre, located at Shops 26 & 27, Kingston Mall, will reopen for business on Monday July 25, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-prepares-staff-for-september-roll-out-of-rais-phase-3 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-prepares-staff-for-september-roll-out-of-rais-phase-3 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica has sensitized over nine hundred (900) members of staff in preparation for the third and final phase of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAIS), scheduled for roll-out on September 5, 2016. Digital services Tax policy Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/extension-to-file-fatca-reports-expires-july-22-2016 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/extension-to-file-fatca-reports-expires-july-22-2016 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:15:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding all Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) that the extension to submit their FATCA reports for calendar year 2015 expires on Friday, July 22, 2016, and they are therefore urged to… Filing deadlines Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/closure-of-trn-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/closure-of-trn-office Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Taxpayer Registration Card Distribution Centre (Shops 26 & 27 Kingston Mall) is closed for business today July 15, 2016. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-island-wide-personal-income-tax-threshold-sensitisation-sessions https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-island-wide-personal-income-tax-threshold-sensitisation-sessions Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:47:00 GMT With the July 1 revision to the Personal Income Tax (PIT) threshold to $1,000,272 and the tax rate for statutory income in excess of $6M increased to 30%, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has begun rolling out its sensitisation… Income tax Tax policy Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-exceeds-first-quarter-collections-target https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-exceeds-first-quarter-collections-target Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:24:00 GMT Preliminary figures indicate that Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has exceeded the first quarter collections target for the 2016/17 fiscal year. Revenue performance Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-decentralising-refunds-operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-decentralising-refunds-operations Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:13:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that as of Monday July 4, 2016, its refunds operations can now be accessed at the Constant Spring Revenue Service Centre (RSC), 191 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8. Payments & refunds Office operations GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-mounts-public-education-campaign-for-changes-to-personal-income-tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-mounts-public-education-campaign-for-changes-to-personal-income-tax Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has embarked on a campaign to educate and inform the public about the changes to Personal Income Tax that were implemented on July 1, 2016. Income tax Payroll & statutory Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-computation-for-income-in-excess-of-6-million-dollars https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-computation-for-income-in-excess-of-6-million-dollars Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:50:00 GMT Issued by: Ministry of Finance and the Public Service The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) remains committed to improving the lives of Jamaicans at all levels and in creating an enabling business environment that will redound to the… Income tax Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-set-to-roll-out-additional-online-services-in-september https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-set-to-roll-out-additional-online-services-in-september Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is now making the necessary preparations to implement the third and final phase of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) on September 5, 2016. Digital services Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/30-income-tax-rate-applied-to-aggregate-income-during https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/30-income-tax-rate-applied-to-aggregate-income-during Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:20:00 GMT Published by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service as a matter of highest importance. During the FY2016/17 Budget presentation, the Hon. Income tax Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-threshold-to-be-increased-effective-july-1-2016 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-threshold-to-be-increased-effective-july-1-2016 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:47:00 GMT Legislation has now been amended to bring into law, the increase in the income tax threshold from $592,800 to $1,000,272, effective July 1, 2016. Income tax Tax policy Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-holds-access-to-third-party-information-sessions-out-west https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-holds-access-to-third-party-information-sessions-out-west Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:50:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) recently held a series of stakeholder meetings with hotel and medical sector representatives in Western Jamaica. Filing deadlines Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-payments-due-june-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-payments-due-june-15 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 05:47:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following payments are due on or before Wednesday, June 15, 2016: Corporate Estimated Income Tax (2nd quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (2nd quarter… Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/millions-recovered-from-delinquent-taxpayers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/millions-recovered-from-delinquent-taxpayers Fri, 27 May 2016 11:41:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Special Enforcement Team (SET) recently conducted joint operations with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in the parishes of St. Mary, Manchester and Clarendon. Compliance & enforcement Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-2015-16-ecampaign-reaps-benefits https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-2015-16-ecampaign-reaps-benefits Thu, 26 May 2016 10:16:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) eServices portfolio for the 2015/16 financial year indicates growth in the use of eServices in most areas. This is as a result of TAJ’s drive to change the culture of filing and paying taxes. Payments & refunds Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-warns-of-scamming-activity https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-warns-of-scamming-activity Tue, 24 May 2016 11:56:00 GMT It has come to the attention of Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) that there are individuals in the Old Harbour Business district impersonating its Compliance Officers and are demanding individuals to pay over taxes to them or… Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-addresses-online-payment-system-error https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-administration-jamaica-addresses-online-payment-system-error Thu, 12 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that several taxpayers who were recently impacted by the online system error which occurred April 27-28, 2016 and resulted in Property Tax and Traffic Ticket payment duplications, have… Digital services Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/phone-numbers-now-available-for-new-refunds-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/phone-numbers-now-available-for-new-refunds-offices Fri, 06 May 2016 07:37:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the recently relocated sections of its refunds operations have now been outfitted with telephone lines for the public to call for assistance with refunds for General… Payments & refunds Office operations GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/routine-maintenance-for-taj-online-services-this-weekend https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/routine-maintenance-for-taj-online-services-this-weekend Wed, 04 May 2016 08:17:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that it will carry out routine maintenance on most of its online services between 12 midnight and 6am on Saturday May 7 and 3pm on Sunday May 8 to 6:00am Monday May 9, 2016. Digital services Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-apologizes-for-online-system-error https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-apologizes-for-online-system-error Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it is aware that difficulties were experienced with making property tax and traffic ticket payments on its tax portal during the period Wednesday April 27, 2016 at… Digital services Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-refunds-operations-to-be-relocated-on-monday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-refunds-operations-to-be-relocated-on-monday Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:26:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica is advising the public that sections of its refunds operations currently located at 116 East Street (2nd Floor) Kingston will be relocated to the 6th Floor of the NCB Towers, South Tower; 2 Oxford Road… Office operations Payments & refunds GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/garnishment-policy-now-in-effect-at-taj https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/garnishment-policy-now-in-effect-at-taj Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:19:00 GMT In its continued efforts to identify and bring tax evaders and avoiders to book, TAJ has now employed another strategy to bolster its enforcement and compliance activities with the introduction of Garnishment. Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-carry-out-maintenance-on-specific-online-services-this-weekend https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-carry-out-maintenance-on-specific-online-services-this-weekend Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:52:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that it will carry out routine maintenance on some online services from 9:00pm Saturday April 16 to 2:00am Sunday April 17, 2016. Digital services Office operations Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-compliance-strategies-yields-positive-results https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-compliance-strategies-yields-positive-results Wed, 13 Apr 2016 06:45:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica has announced that preliminary figures indicate that the $263.3B target for the 2015/16 fiscal year, was exceeded by 0.4% with $264.2B in net collections. Compliance & enforcement Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-expert-in-jamaica-for-week-long-official-visit https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-expert-in-jamaica-for-week-long-official-visit Tue, 12 Apr 2016 03:07:00 GMT Jamaica is continuing to receive overseas technical assistance on Transfer Pricing. Ian Wood, an Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) expert affiliated to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), is currently… Transfer pricing Taxpayer education International https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/current-property-tax-liabilities-now-available-on-taj-website https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/current-property-tax-liabilities-now-available-on-taj-website Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:02:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising those taxpayers paying their 2016/17 Property Tax online that the system has now been updated to reflect their current Property Tax liabilities. Property tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-apologises-for-online-property-tax-system-glitch https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-apologises-for-online-property-tax-system-glitch Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:39:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is apologising to taxpayers intending to pay their 2016/17 Property Tax online. Unfortunately, taxpayers will be unable to view their current Property Tax liability which is usually posted online… Property tax Digital services Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-today https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-today Thu, 31 Mar 2016 04:45:00 GMT TAJ has increased its tax support for employers and/or their agents who wish to get guidance on the registration and filing process of the S02. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fatca-reports-due-may-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fatca-reports-due-may-31 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:23:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding all Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) that they are required to submit their FATCA reports for 2015 on or before May 31, 2016 pursuant to the Revenue Administration (Amendment)… Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2016-17-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2016-17-due-april-1 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:14:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that Property Tax for the 2016-2017 fiscal year is due April 1, and that persons have until the end of April to pay and avoid a 10% penalty, which may be applied. Property tax Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-urges-taxpayers-to-file-and-pay-to-avoid-enforcement-action https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-urges-taxpayers-to-file-and-pay-to-avoid-enforcement-action Thu, 24 Mar 2016 07:44:00 GMT As the end of the fiscal year approaches, TAJ is reminding Taxpayers who did not meet the March 15 income tax filing deadline that they are still required to file their final return for 2015 and a declaration of estimated income… Compliance & enforcement Filing deadlines Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-enforcement-action-intensifies-in-kingston-and-mandeville https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-enforcement-action-intensifies-in-kingston-and-mandeville Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:49:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues to intensify its enforcement action against delinquent taxpayers through its Special Enforcement Team (SET), as it conducted operations in both the Kingston and Mandeville areas recently… Compliance & enforcement Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-march-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-annual-return-s02-due-march-31 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 05:09:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding ALL employers that their Employers Annual Return (S02) is due on March 31, 2016 and must be filed electronically via the TAJ Portal www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-arrangements-in-place-for-the-march-15-tax-day https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/special-arrangements-in-place-for-the-march-15-tax-day Tue, 15 Mar 2016 04:24:00 GMT Today (March 15) is the deadline for business persons, that is, companies, self-employed persons and employed persons with other income sources to file their Annual Income Tax Return for 2015 and declare their Estimated Income… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-day-to-march-15-income-tax-filing-deadline https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-day-to-march-15-income-tax-filing-deadline Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:11:00 GMT Business persons have only one day remaining to the March 15 Income Tax Return deadline. Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is therefore urging all companies, self-employed and employed persons with other income sources to file… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-week-to-income-tax-march-15-filing-deadline https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/one-week-to-income-tax-march-15-filing-deadline Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:01:00 GMT With one week left for the filing of Annual Income Tax Returns for the year 2015 and to declare Estimated Income and Tax Payable for the year 2016, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is increasing its assistance to hundreds of… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-hosts-delegation-from-turks-and-caicos-revenue-department https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-hosts-delegation-from-turks-and-caicos-revenue-department Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:02:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is currently hosting an eight (8) member delegation from the Turks and Caicos Revenue Department, during a one (1) week professional attachment, February 29 to March 4, 2016. International Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-two-weeks-away https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-two-weeks-away Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) through its Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP) continues to assist hundreds of small business and self-employed persons, make preparations to fulfil their tax obligations in two weeks… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offices https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/early-closure-of-tax-offices Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:49:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise its customers that due to the General Elections, all tax offices and business locations will be closed for business tomorrow, Thursday February 25, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-now-relocated https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/cross-roads-tax-office-now-relocated Tue, 23 Feb 2016 04:55:00 GMT The Cross Roads Tax Office now has a new home at The H.I. Henriques Building, 15A Old Hope Road, Kingston 5, which is located across from the previous location. The new office was opened to the public on Monday February 22, 2016. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-cross-roads-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/relocation-of-cross-roads-tax-office Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:43:00 GMT The Cross Roads Tax Office will have a new home effective February 22, 2016, when it will be relocated to The H.I. Henriques Building, 15A Old Hope Road, Kingston 5 (across from the existing tax office). Office operations Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-support-sessions-now-on https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-support-sessions-now-on Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:35:00 GMT With a little over one month remaining to the March 15 Income Tax due date, activities are in high gear by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to help hundreds of small businesses and selfemployed persons prepare, through its free… Filing deadlines Income tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/clarendon-persons-arrested-for-failure-to-pay-taxes https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/clarendon-persons-arrested-for-failure-to-pay-taxes Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:03:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) recently carried out enforcement action in Clarendon with two persons being arrested and brought before the May Pen Resident Magistrate’s Court for failing to pay outstanding Property Taxes… Property tax Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-transfer-pricing-sensitization-sessions https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-transfer-pricing-sensitization-sessions Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:01:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has partnered with the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the World Bank to provide Technical Assistance on Transfer Pricing Training and Sensitization Sessions to TAJ… Taxpayer education Transfer pricing Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/jamaica-to-benefit-from-5-day-technical-assistance-on-transfer-pricing https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/jamaica-to-benefit-from-5-day-technical-assistance-on-transfer-pricing Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:13:00 GMT Jamaica is set to benefit from overseas technical assistance on Transfer Pricing. Consultants from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Bank will be in the island January 18 – 22, 2016. Transfer pricing Income tax Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-urges-taxpayers-to-get-ready-for-income-tax-march-15-filing-deadline https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-urges-taxpayers-to-get-ready-for-income-tax-march-15-filing-deadline Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:39:00 GMT With the March 15 Income Tax due date just two months away, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is urging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their income tax returns early and online to avoid the usual last minute rush. Filing deadlines Income tax Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-income-tax-threshold-effective-january-1-2016 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-income-tax-threshold-effective-january-1-2016 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 07:20:00 GMT A new income tax threshold of $592,800 per annum comes into effect in the New Year on January 1, 2016, moving up from the current tax-free amount of $557,232. Income tax Tax policy Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-provisions https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-provisions Tue, 15 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT The Arm’s Length Principle (ALP), which is the foundation of internationally accepted transfer pricing rules, was introduced in the Income Tax Act in 1970 as section 17. Transfer pricing Income tax Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-legislation-to-take-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/transfer-pricing-legislation-to-take-effect Mon, 14 Dec 2015 06:02:00 GMT Amendments to the Income Tax Act to introduce Transfer Pricing legislation have been passed by both Houses of Parliament and are set to take effect for year of assessment 2015 and subsequent years. Transfer pricing Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-call-centre-hours-until-december-14 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-call-centre-hours-until-december-14 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 11:45:00 GMT The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is extending operating hours at its Customer Care Centre to 7 pm. This will continue until the December 14 due date for employer’s to submit their November payroll return (S01). Filing deadlines Office operations Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-completes-phase-two-implementation-of-rais https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-completes-phase-two-implementation-of-rais Mon, 07 Dec 2015 06:06:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) this morning, Monday, December 7, implemented phase two of its new Revenue Administration information System (RAiS). Digital services Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-begins-suspension-of-some-services-to-upgrade-systems https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-begins-suspension-of-some-services-to-upgrade-systems Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:19:00 GMT As of December 1, 2015, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has begun conducting upgrading activities for the December 7 roll-out of phase two of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS). Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-roll-out-trn-and-tcc-online-services-december-7 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-roll-out-trn-and-tcc-online-services-december-7 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:04:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is set to introduce online application for the processing of Taxpayer Registration Numbers (TRN) and Tax Compliance Certificates (TCC), via its website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm . Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/phase-2-of-taj-s-new-tax-system-one-month-away https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/phase-2-of-taj-s-new-tax-system-one-month-away Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:30:00 GMT In just under a month Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be rolling out phase two of its Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS), scheduled for December 7, 2015. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-falmouth-relocates https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-falmouth-relocates Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:39:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that effective Monday, November 2, 2015, the Falmouth Tax Office will be relocated to the William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church Education Centre, 31 King Street, Falmouth. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-business-persons-arrested-for-failure-to-pay-taxes https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-business-persons-arrested-for-failure-to-pay-taxes Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) brought four St. Catherine Business persons before the St. Catherine Resident Magistrate’s Court for failing to pay outstanding General Consumption Tax (GCT), Income and Education Taxes totalling… GCT Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tourism-operators-to-begin-collecting-wtss-starting-november-1-20-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tourism-operators-to-begin-collecting-wtss-starting-november-1-20-1 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that all Large Tourism Operators will be required to begin withholding the 3% Withholding Tax on Specified Services (WTSS) beginning November 1, 2015. Motor vehicle & licences Income tax Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/phase-2-rollout-of-taj-s-new-tax-system-set-for-december https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/phase-2-rollout-of-taj-s-new-tax-system-set-for-december Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is continuing preparations to implement the second phase of its new Revenue Administration Integrated System (RAiS), scheduled for roll-out on December 7, 2015. Income tax Payroll & statutory Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/full-services-restored-to-may-pen-revenue-service-centre https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/full-services-restored-to-may-pen-revenue-service-centre Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:50:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that full service has been restored to the May Pen Revenue Service Centre, as the technical issue impacting its systems have been resolved. Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/systems-offline-at-may-pen-revenue-service-centre https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/systems-offline-at-may-pen-revenue-service-centre Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:59:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the May Pen Revenue Service Centre will not be fully operational this morning due to a technical issue. Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-1-2015-implementation-of-withholding-tax-on-specified-services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/september-1-2015-implementation-of-withholding-tax-on-specified-services Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:38:00 GMT Issued by: Ministry of Finance and Planning The Ministry of Finance and Planning is advising that the Withholding Tax on Specified Services which took effect June 1, 2015 will be implemented on September 1, 2015. Tax policy Motor vehicle & licences Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fatca-bill-becomes-law https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/fatca-bill-becomes-law Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:52:00 GMT Preparations for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) have taken another step forward as the proposed legislation, The Revenue Administration (Amendment) Act 2015, has now been signed into law by the Governor General… Compliance & enforcement Taxpayer education Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-finalises-preparations-to-implement-fatca https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-finalises-preparations-to-implement-fatca Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMT With the advent of the legislation relating to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is finalising preparations to administer the implementation of the automatic exchange of information. Digital services Compliance & enforcement International https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-takes-enforcement-action-against-st-catherine-business-owners https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-takes-enforcement-action-against-st-catherine-business-owners Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:45:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) in continuing with its enforcement action brought five St. Catherine Business Persons before the St. Catherine Resident Magistrate Court for failing to file and pay outstanding tax amounts. Compliance & enforcement GCT Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/ease-in-shortage-of-private-licence-plates https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/ease-in-shortage-of-private-licence-plates Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:25:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that beginning Wednesday, July 29, 2015 the public began to see an ease in the shortage of Private Motor Vehicle Licence Plates, with the delivery of an initial amount of plates from… Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/further-update-on-shortage-of-private-licence-plat-3 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/further-update-on-shortage-of-private-licence-plat-3 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:13:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that in light of the shortage of Private Motor Vehicle Licence Plates at its offices across the island, persons in possession of their old licence plates are being… Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/update-on-shortage-of-private-licence-plat-5 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/update-on-shortage-of-private-licence-plat-5 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:36:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that they continue to experience a shortage of Private Motor Vehicle Licence Plates at its offices across the island, as they have not received the expected delivery… Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/update-on-shortage-of-private-licence-plat-8 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/update-on-shortage-of-private-licence-plat-8 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that they continue to experience a shortage of Private Motor Vehicle Licence Plates at its offices across the island, as they have not received the expected delivery… Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/zero-rating-to-be-done-online-effective-september-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/zero-rating-to-be-done-online-effective-september-1 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:34:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that effective Tuesday, September 1, 2015 entities qualified for zero-rating, such as schools, charities and embassies, will be required to request zero-rating approval letters online… Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/delay-in-supplies-of-motor-vehicle-licence-plates https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/delay-in-supplies-of-motor-vehicle-licence-plates Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:28:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to inform the public that they are currently experiencing a shortage of Motor Vehicle Licence Plates at the Revenue Service Centres (RSC) and Tax Offices Island wide. Motor vehicle & licences Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-publishes-its-national-compliance-plan https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-publishes-its-national-compliance-plan Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:25:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has developed a National Compliance Plan (NCP), which strategically outlines the compliance approaches that will be used during the current 2015-2016 Fiscal Year, to ensure that the projected tax… Compliance & enforcement Digital services Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/implementation-of-environmental-protection-levy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/implementation-of-environmental-protection-levy Thu, 25 Jun 2015 12:01:00 GMT Published by Ministry of Finance & Planning The Environmental Protection Levy (EPL) which took effect on June 1, 2015, required domestic manufacturers to remit returns not later than July 31, 2015. Tax policy Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/minimum-business-tax-amendments-take-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/minimum-business-tax-amendments-take-effect Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding companies and individuals in business that their first payment instalment of $30,000 for Minimum Business Tax (MBT) was due on Monday June 15, 2015. Tax policy Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/implementation-of-withholding-tax-on-specified-services-date-postponed https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/implementation-of-withholding-tax-on-specified-services-date-postponed Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:00:00 GMT Published by: The Ministry of Finance and Planning The Ministry of Finance and Planning (MOFP) is advising that the implementation of withholding tax on specified services is postponed, until further notice. Tax policy Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/ciat-secretariat-visits-jamaica https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/ciat-secretariat-visits-jamaica Fri, 22 May 2015 15:33:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) recently hosted representatives of the Inter-American Centre of Tax Administrations (CIAT) Secretariat. International Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/withholding-tax-on-specified-services-to-be-implemented-june-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/withholding-tax-on-specified-services-to-be-implemented-june-1 Thu, 14 May 2015 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that after careful consideration, withholding tax on specified services will now be implemented on June 1, 2015. The new legislation will be introduced on a phased basis. Tax policy GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/due-date-for-filing-consumption-taxes-and-property-tax-payments-extended https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/due-date-for-filing-consumption-taxes-and-property-tax-payments-extended Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:25:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the due date for filing of Consumption Taxes to include: General Consumption Tax (GCT), Special Consumption Tax (SCT), Guest Accommodation Room Tax (GART) and Telephone Call Tax… Filing deadlines Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-obligations-of-charitable-entities https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-obligations-of-charitable-entities Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:00:00 GMT In light of recent discussions in the media, Tax Administration Jamaica wishes to advise the public that ALL entities, whether operating as a charity or otherwise, are required to deduct and pay over statutory amounts for income… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2015-2016-to-be-paid-by-april--1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2015-2016-to-be-paid-by-april--1 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:37:00 GMT Property Owners are being reminded that they have until April 30, 2015 to pay their Property Tax for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, after which a 10% may be applied for late payment. Property tax Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/old-harbour-business-man-arrested-for-tax-delinquency https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/old-harbour-business-man-arrested-for-tax-delinquency Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ), Special Enforcement Team (SET) supported by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), conducted an operation to arrest a delinquent taxpayer in Old Harbour, St. Compliance & enforcement Income tax Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2015-2016-due-april-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/property-tax-for-fiscal-year-2015-2016-due-april-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica is advising that Property Tax for the 2015-2016 fiscal year is due April 1 and that persons have until the end of April to pay and avoid a 10% penalty being applied. Property tax Filing deadlines Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-of-employers-annual-return-s02-due-march-31 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/online-filing-of-employers-annual-return-s02-due-march-31 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding ALL employers that their Employers Annual Return (S02) is due today, March 31 and must be filed electronically via the TAJ Portal www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-due-today- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/consumption-taxes-due-today- Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT Today is the due date for business operators to file their relevant Consumption Taxes for the month of February. General Consumption Tax (GCT), Guest Accommodation Room Tax (GART), Telephone Call Tax (TCT) and Special Consumption… Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-this-saturday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/select-tax-offices-to-open-this-saturday Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:00:00 GMT Several Tax Offices across the island will be opened for business on Saturday March 28, 2015 as Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) provides taxpayers with added convenience to file and pay, as tax season comes to a close. Office operations Filing deadlines Motor vehicle & licences https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-extended-due-date-ends-march-25 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-extended-due-date-ends-march-25 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:30:00 GMT Business Owners and Self-Employed persons have two days remaining to file their annual Income Tax Return before the extended due date of Wednesday March 25, 2015. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-enforcement-action https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-enforcement-action Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), through its Special Enforcement Team (SET) recently conducted two operations in the parish of Clarendon with the assistance of the members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), resulting in… Compliance & enforcement GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-deadline-extended https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-day-deadline-extended Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the deadline for the filing of Income Tax Returns has been extended to March 25, 2015. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-information-system-used-to-file-consumption-returns https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-information-system-used-to-file-consumption-returns Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:15:00 GMT Since the implementation of the Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) on February 9, 2015, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has recorded over 2,000 consumption tax returns being filed through its new web service. GCT Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/countdown-to-march-15-income-tax-filing-deadline https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/countdown-to-march-15-income-tax-filing-deadline Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:14:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business operators that they have less than two (2) weeks remaining to file their income tax returns ahead of the March 15 deadline. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-allows-more-time-to-file-gct-return https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-allows-more-time-to-file-gct-return Mon, 02 Mar 2015 04:30:00 GMT Consumption Taxes for the month of January were due to be filed at the end of February, however Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is allowing taxpayers until Tuesday, March 3, 2015 to file and pay their General Consumption Tax… GCT Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-system-available-to-file-consumption-taxes-now-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-system-available-to-file-consumption-taxes-now-due Wed, 25 Feb 2015 06:00:00 GMT Consumption Taxes for the month of January are now due and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising taxpayers that they may use the new Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) to file and pay not only their General… Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/late-charges-to-be-applied-to-property-tax-balance https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/late-charges-to-be-applied-to-property-tax-balance Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the 10% penalty is to be applied to late payments for the 2014/15 property tax assessments on March 1, 2015. Property tax Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-revenue-information-system-a-reality https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-revenue-information-system-a-reality Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) this morning implemented phase one of its new Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS). Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-switches-over-to-new-web-platform https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-switches-over-to-new-web-platform Wed, 04 Feb 2015 04:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has switched over to its new Enterprise Portal following an upgrade of its web services. This consolidates several previously operated web options. Filing deadlines Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-kicks-off-its-annual-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-kicks-off-its-annual-special-taxpayer-assistance-programme Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:00:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) annual Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme, which provides free preparation of Income Tax returns and guidance to business operators earning under $3,000,000, is now underway and will run… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-web-service-remains-offline-to-facilitate-upgrade https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-web-service-remains-offline-to-facilitate-upgrade Mon, 02 Feb 2015 03:30:00 GMT The public is advised that the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) web service will remain offline for a further 24 hours to accommodate a major upgrade. Property tax Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-web-facilities-undergoes-upgrade https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-web-facilities-undergoes-upgrade Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is undertaking a major upgrade of its web services, which requires that the Jamaica Tax Portal be taken offline between 12:01 am Saturday January 31 to 11:59 pm Sunday February 1, 2015. Office operations Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-december-2014-are-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-december-2014-are-due Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:30:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business operators that GCT returns and payments for the month of December 2014 are due on Friday, January 30, 2015. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-registration-centre-frontline-operations-to-move-to-king-street-tax-office https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayer-registration-centre-frontline-operations-to-move-to-king-street-tax-office Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:56:00 GMT Published on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that effective January 19, 2015, all frontline operations carried out at the Taxpayer Registration Centre (TRC) at the Kingston Mall, Ocean… Office operations https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-monthly-payroll-deductions-s01-due-today https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/employers-monthly-payroll-deductions-s01-due-today Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:54:00 GMT Published on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 Employers are reminded that their Monthly Statutory Remittance payroll payments (S01) for the December period are due today Wednesday, January 14, 2015 and are encouraged to file and pay… Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/island-wide-assistance-for-employers-to-e-file-annual-returns-s02-intensifies https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/island-wide-assistance-for-employers-to-e-file-annual-returns-s02-intensifies Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:35:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), along with its partner agencies National Housing Trust (NHT), National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and Heart Trust/NTA has stepped up activities to provide support to employers to meet the new… Income tax Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-s04-form-introduced-to-make-tax-filing-easier-for-self-employed-individua-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-s04-form-introduced-to-make-tax-filing-easier-for-self-employed-individua-1 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:53:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) advises that as of January 1, 2015, self-employed persons will find it easier to file and pay their taxes and statutory obligations with the introduction of a Self-employed Persons Annual Return… Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-threshold-increase-set-for-january-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/income-tax-threshold-increase-set-for-january-1 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:57:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that on January 1, 2015 an increase in the Income Tax threshold will take effect. The new threshold or tax-free income will move to $557,232 per annum, up from $507,312 per annum. Income tax Tax policy Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/temporary-suspension-of-driver-s-licence-printing-at-montego-bay-revenue-service-centre https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/temporary-suspension-of-driver-s-licence-printing-at-montego-bay-revenue-service-centre Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:06:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the printing of Driver’s Licenses has been suspended at the Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre (MBRSC), until further notice. Office operations Motor vehicle & licences Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayers-urged-to-settle-outstanding-amounts-ahead-of-implementation-of-new-tax-information-system https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taxpayers-urged-to-settle-outstanding-amounts-ahead-of-implementation-of-new-tax-information-system Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:20:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that all returns and associated payments related to Guest Accommodation Room Tax (GART) and Telephone Call Tax up to the ledger period December 31, 2014, must be made on or before… Compliance & enforcement GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/4th-quarter-estimated-income-tax-payment-and-monthly-employers-return-due-december-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/4th-quarter-estimated-income-tax-payment-and-monthly-employers-return-due-december-15 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:21:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding companies and self-employed persons that December 15 is the due date to pay the 4th instalment of their quarterly estimated Income Tax for 2014. Filing deadlines Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-information-system-on-track-for-rollout-february-2015 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-s-new-information-system-on-track-for-rollout-february-2015 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:24:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is continuing to make the necessary preparations to begin the phased implementation of its new Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) beginning February 2015. GCT Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-another-seizure-operations-against-delinquent-taxpayer https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-another-seizure-operations-against-delinquent-taxpayer Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:05:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has carried out another seizure operation to recover outstanding taxes. The latest operation was carried out in Downtown, Kingston on Monday, November 3, 2014 against Gordon & Co. Compliance & enforcement GCT Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-october-now-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-october-now-due Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:40:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business operators that their GCT return for the month of October is due on Friday, November 28, 2014. Filing deadlines GCT Payments & refunds https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-another-seizure-operation-against-delinquent-taxpayers https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-another-seizure-operation-against-delinquent-taxpayers Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has carried out another seizure operation to recover outstanding taxes, bringing to date the fourth operation since the start of the financial year. Compliance & enforcement GCT Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-efiling-of-all-employers-annual-return-s02-to-be-implemented-next-year- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/mandatory-efiling-of-all-employers-annual-return-s02-to-be-implemented-next-year- Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:43:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise ALL employers that effective January 1, 2015, they will be required to electronically file their Employers Annual Return (S02) online via the Tax Portal www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Income tax Payroll & statutory Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/te-1 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/te-1 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:56:00 GMT Effective October 1, 2014, monthly GCT Returns and payments are due on the last working day of the month, after the end of the taxable period. Filing deadlines GCT Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-holds-focus-group-session-to-review-revised-gct-forms https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-holds-focus-group-session-to-review-revised-gct-forms Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:06:00 GMT As Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) prepares to introduce its new Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS), a focus group session was held at its head office on Monday, November 3, 2014, with select accountants and… GCT Taxpayer education Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-phase-in-new-computerised-tax-system-early-next-year https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-to-phase-in-new-computerised-tax-system-early-next-year Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:07:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is set to roll out phase one of its new Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) in February 2015. Digital services GCT Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/te-2 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/te-2 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:27:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has published the names delinquent taxpayers taken to Court for outstanding sums of over one (1) Billion Dollars, as it continues to intensify enforcement action. Compliance & enforcement Property tax GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-seizure-operation-against-delinquent-taxpayer https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-carries-out-seizure-operation-against-delinquent-taxpayer Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:30:00 GMT On Monday October 13, 2014 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) carried out a seizure operation against Shur Power Generators & Engine Manufacturing Company Limited for outstanding PAYE and Education Tax of just over $4m. Compliance & enforcement Payroll & statutory Taxpayer education https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-step-programme-with-the-start-of-the-new-school-year- https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-rolls-out-step-programme-with-the-start-of-the-new-school-year- Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:31:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has resumed its School’s Tax Education Programme (STEP) as students begin to get settled with the start of the school year. Taxpayer education Office operations Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/3rd-quarter-estimated-income-tax-payments-due-sept-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/3rd-quarter-estimated-income-tax-payments-due-sept-15 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:33:00 GMT Companies and self-employed persons are reminded that Monday, September 15 is the due date to pay their 3rd quarter estimated income tax for 2014. Filing deadlines Income tax Property tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/minimum-business-tax-due-september-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/minimum-business-tax-due-september-15 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:34:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding Companies and individuals in business including partners and self-employed persons, that the second instalment of $30,000 for the Minimum Business Tax (MBT) is due on September 15. Tax policy Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/drivers-licence-advisory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/drivers-licence-advisory Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:35:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to inform the public that they may encounter some inconvenience with the processing of Driver’s Licences at the Revenue Service Centres (RSC). Motor vehicle & licences Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-gct-returns-deadline-extension-expires-august-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/june-gct-returns-deadline-extension-expires-august-15 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:37:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business operators that the extension for filing GCT returns for the month of June expires on Friday, August 15, 2014. The Acting Commissioner General of TAJ, Mr. Filing deadlines GCT Tax policy https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/paye-pensioner-s-refunds-to-be-paid-electronically https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/paye-pensioner-s-refunds-to-be-paid-electronically Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:38:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is set to begin paying Income Tax refunds directly into bank accounts instead of making payments by cheques. Payroll & statutory Payments & refunds Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-date-for-filing-gct-returns-for-june-2014-to-august-15-2014 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-extends-date-for-filing-gct-returns-for-june-2014-to-august-15-2014 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 18:43:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that it has extended the due date for filing the GCT return for June, which was due on July 31, to August 15, 2014. GCT Filing deadlines Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-june-now-due https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-returns-for-june-now-due Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:45:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business operators that GCT returns for the month of June is due on Thursday July 31, 2014. Filing deadlines GCT Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/government-suppliers-can-now-file-gct-returns-online https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/government-suppliers-can-now-file-gct-returns-online Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:46:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising government suppliers that they can now file their GCT returns (Form 4A, 4D, 4E) online. GCT Digital services Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-cheat-hotline-yields-positive-results https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-cheat-hotline-yields-positive-results Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:46:00 GMT The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) tax cheat toll-free hotline (1-888-829-2432) continues to bolster the administration’s efforts to identify delinquent practices. GCT Income tax Payroll & statutory https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-publishes-court-cases-for-outstanding-sums-of-over-450m https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/taj-publishes-court-cases-for-outstanding-sums-of-over-450m Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:47:00 GMT During the current fiscal year, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be stepping up enforcement action against delinquent taxpayers and making it public. Property tax GCT Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-capital-allowance-incentives-for-businesses https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-capital-allowance-incentives-for-businesses Sun, 06 Jul 2014 18:52:00 GMT Businesses and individuals are now able to benefit from expanded capital allowance incentives, under the Government's income tax reform. Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/officer-charged-under-the-2010-cybercrimes-act https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/officer-charged-under-the-2010-cybercrimes-act Wed, 02 Jul 2014 18:53:00 GMT Issued by: Ministry of Finance & Planning Christopher Moore, a thirty-seven (37) year old Computer Operator/IT Technician, was remanded in custody until July 21, 2014, after his appearance on June 30, in the Half Way Tree… Compliance & enforcement Corporate https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-payments-due-june-30 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/tax-payments-due-june-30 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:31:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding companies and individuals in business that the first instalment of $30,000 for the new Minimum Business Tax (MBT), which was due and payable on June 15, should be paid today, June 30… Filing deadlines Office operations GCT https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/the-employment-tax-credit-pays-to-be-compliant https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/the-employment-tax-credit-pays-to-be-compliant Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:32:00 GMT As part of the government's fiscal incentives regime, an Employment Tax Credit (ETC) was introduced and became effective on January 1, 2014. Tax policy Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/minimum-business-tax-provisional-order-still-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/minimum-business-tax-provisional-order-still-in-effect Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:43:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that it is the Resolution to confirm the Minimum Business Tax Order with modification which has been withdrawn and not the Order itself. Tax policy Digital services https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-on-gov-t-purchases-now-in-effect https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/gct-on-gov-t-purchases-now-in-effect Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:45:00 GMT On June 1, the Government made changes to its policy resulting in public sector entities now being required to pay general consumption tax (GCT) on goods and services purchased or acquired. GCT Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/licence-renewals-possible-before-one-s-birthday https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/licence-renewals-possible-before-one-s-birthday Sun, 15 Jun 2014 15:47:00 GMT As an informative series of articles advising the public on the procedures required for doing motor vehicle transactions with the tax office comes close to its end, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) shares some important tips with… Motor vehicle & licences Digital services Compliance & enforcement https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/understanding-the-new-minimum-business-tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/understanding-the-new-minimum-business-tax Sun, 15 Jun 2014 15:46:00 GMT One of the recent changes to the tax system was the introduction of a Mini-mum Business Tax (MBT). This was announced in a previous budget but has now been implemented. Tax policy Taxpayer education Filing deadlines https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-minimum-business-tax-due-june-15 https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/new-minimum-business-tax-due-june-15 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:48:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding companies and individuals in business that the first payment of $30,000 for the new Minimum Business Tax (MBT) is due by June 15. Tax policy Filing deadlines Income tax https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/filing-to-begin-on-gct-on-government-purchases https://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/news/filing-to-begin-on-gct-on-government-purchases Mon, 09 Jun 2014 18:51:00 GMT Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding GCT Registered Taxpayers who provide goods and services to government entities that the new policy of GCT being charged on government purchases is to be reflected on their GCT return… GCT Filing deadlines Digital services