Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the annual March 15 income tax due date is fast approaching, encouraging them to begin preparations to file income tax returns, which are due in eight weeks.

Income tax filers, the TAJ advised in a media release, are reminded to 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 TAJ’s online Tax portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.

During the 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. 

TAJ 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. 

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 and March 6.