TAJ kicked off 2024 TAX Season

T“This year, the use of digital technologies will be increased, as TAJ aims to host two webinars designed to complement the various tax season support features.”

AX 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 become due in four (4) weeks. Income Tax Filers are reminded that they MUST file their Annual Income Tax Returns for the year 2023, and to declare their Estimated Income and Tax Payable for the year 2024 online as mandated by the Authority. Taxpayers are encouraged to file and pay early to avoid the rush due to the usual high usage of the TAJ online platform.

ALL Returns must be filed online by ALL companies, organizations, self-employed persons and employed persons with other sources of income, as required by law. Filing MUST be done using the Administration’s online Tax portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.

During the Income Tax season, assistance and related information will be provided by TAJ via virtual sessions, telephone calls, web messages via the Revenue Administration Information-System (RAIS), Online Tutorials and an appointment system at select locations, all aimed at improving service efficiency and customer experience. Persons may also visit the ‘How To’ section at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm for user-friendly instructions on how to file online, or avail themselves of One-on-One virtual sessions where TAJ personnel will provide their staff with online training, in helping them to make the necessary preparations.

The Tax Authority will provide customised support for its Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) clientele through its annual Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP), set to begin February 5, 2024. Details of these special sessions will be provided shortly.

This year, the use of digital technologies will be increased, as TAJ aims to host two webinars designed to complement the various tax season support features. These are scheduled for February 15, 2024 and March 6, 2024. Taxpayers will be able to get further information about these activities via the media or TAJ’s communications channels.

Taxpayers may choose to utilise increased number of digital payment options when making their Income Tax payments. TAJ’s Direct Funds Transfer service allows taxpayers to transfer amounts from their bank accounts directly into the Revenue Authority’s account, after first generating a Direct Funds Transfer Number (DFTN) or Payment Advice, from their TAJ eService account. Additionally, National Commercial Bank and Scotiabank customers can opt to use their respective online banking platforms by adding TAJ as a Payee, as well as Scotiabank’s additional option of their mobile application. Payments can also be made via the Tax Authority’s website www.jamaicatax.gov. jm using a credit card or other banking card with credit card features or using the Bank of Nova Scotia’s automatic electronic funds transfer via TAJ’s website.

For additional information this tax season, persons may contact the Tax Administration Customer Care Centre at 888-TAX-HELP (888829-4357) or visit the website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm

Contact: Communications Unit Tax Administration Jamaica

Phone: (876) 922-3470-9

Email: communications@ taj.gov.jm