KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax the criteria for obtaining a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) and will issue a one-time TCC to qualified taxpayers across the worst-affected parishes, namely Trelawny, St James, Westmoreland, Hanover, St Elizabeth, St Ann, and Manchester.

 

The special relief measure, TAJ says, is to support taxpayers whose business operations were significantly disrupted by the passage of the storm, making business recovery and stability easier during the recovery period.

 

The relief measure took effect on December 8, 2025, and will remain in effect until March 31, 2026. The one-time TCC is aimed at supporting businesses that rely on compliance certification to access contracts and/or other essential services, but have outstanding obligations and may be facing challenges in meeting the usual requirements during this period.

 

Eligible taxpayers in the seven named parishes are being encouraged to utilise the opportunity to apply for the one-time Tax Compliance Certificate to assist

with their business recovery efforts.

 

Persons who need assistance may contact TAJ’s Customer Care Centre at 888-TAXHELP

(888-829-4357) or email taxhelp@taj.gov.jm. Additionally, taxpayers may visit TAJ’s website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.