TAJ completes Phase two implementation of RAiS

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) this morning, Monday, December 7, implemented phase two of its new Revenue Administration information System (RAiS). As a result, taxpayers are now able to do even more when transacting business online. The expanded online service now allows access to improved web services related to Income, Education, Minimum Business, Asset and Payroll Taxes, including NIS, NHT, and HEART contributions. The improvement via RAiS also accommodates online applications for Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) and Tax Compliance Certificates.

The phase two upgrade of the tax system now allows taxpayers or their intermediaries to access a wider range of online services related to these taxes, such as:
 

•  viewing their filing and payment history
• generating statement of accounts
• requesting a refund and tracking its status
• creating a payment plan
• requesting approval for tax-free traveling allowance
• applying for income tax exemptions
•  objecting to an assessment
• making ACH direct bank payments
• requesting an Advisory Visit
• verifying tax withholding or zero-rating entities
• granting third part access to accounts

Additionally, with the completion of the system upgrades, individuals and businesses are now able to submit applications for their Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) online, as well as being able to initiate the Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) application process electronically.

Through the RAiS web platform taxpayers can now conduct more transactions with greater security, ease and convenience. Approximately 25,000 taxpayers who were registered for online services on the previous system will now have access to the new and improved Revenue Administration Information system. Other customers are encouraged to register and use the enhanced online tax services.

For further information persons may call the TAJ Customer Care Centre at 1-888-Tax-Help (1-888-829-4357) or visit the RAiS information hub on the TAJ website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm