Second quarter tax payments due June 15

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 (2nd quarter)
• Self Employed Statutory Payments (2nd quarter)
• Minimum Business Tax (1st Half)

Persons are being encouraged to use the online payment option as Tax Administration Jamaica’s portal facilitates the filing and payment of all major tax types, including Payroll Taxes, General Consumption Tax and Property Tax. Individuals can log on to the Tax Portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm from the convenience of their home or office, at any time, to pay taxes using a valid credit card. Tax Administration Jamaica continues to make it easy for persons to pay taxes by using its online payment service.

Business persons are being reminded that tax payments may be made at any of the 29 tax offices. Persons paying by cheque may do so using the electronic drop boxes located in main tax offices.

Taxpayers are therefore encouraged to honour their tax obligations by making these payments on or before June 15 to avoid interest and penalty charges.

For further information persons may contact the Customer Care Centre at 1-888-Tax-Help (1-888-829-4357) toll-free or visit our website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm