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. This means that that Companies, Partnerships, Self-employed persons and employed person with other sources of income, will now have until March 25 to file and pay their Income Tax Returns for the 2019 filing period and Estimated Returns for 2020.

The Tax Authority has taken the decision to extend the Income Tax filing deadline after careful deliberations in light of the COVID-19 confirmed cases in the island. The decision is being informed by the Government of Jamaica’s posture on the situation to safeguard staff and members of the public, and will continue to be guided by the GOJ’s established guidelines. The move is intended to minimise crowding in Tax Offices in keeping with Government’s guidelines on public gatherings.

The public is reminded that they may file and pay online using the TAJ’s online portal www.jamaicatax.gov.jm, to stay ahead of the usual last minute Tax Day rush both in the Tax Offices and online.

For further information call the Tax Administration Customer Care Centre at 888-Tax-Help (888-829-4357) or visit the website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.