KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for November are due on Friday, December 29, 2023, including General consumption tax (GCT), Special Consumption Tax, Telephone Call Tax and Guest Accommodation Room Tax.

This is in keeping with the requirement for taxpayers to make their monthly Consumption Tax Returns and payments on the last working day of the month, after the end of the taxable period.

Therefore, Consumption Taxes filed and paid after the last working day of the month will be considered late and the necessary penalties and interest charges applied.

Business people are reminded that they have a suite of online payment options at their fingertips, which includes the TAJ Direct Funds Transfer process for business-related tax payments.

These are in addition to customers being able to make payments 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 Scotiabank’s electronic funds transfer via TAJ’s website.

“Additionally, taxpayers can utilise Scotia Online and Mobile App, in addition to being able to make tax payments via the National Commercial Bank, as the respective clientele are able to use their online banking platforms by adding TAJ as a Payee. Consumption Tax filers still have the option of making their payments at any of the Authority’s 28 Tax Offices,” a statement said on Wednesday.

“All business persons registered to collect GCT are reminded that they MUST file their GCT Returns online via Tax Administration Jamaica’s online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. This means that GCT Returns for all categories of business persons must be filed using TAJ’s online facility, as these Returns will not be accepted at Tax Offices,” it added.

The TAJ is, however, reminding business persons that they can still get support to file GCT Returns online, as well as guidance to use any of the alternative payment channels, through its Customer Care Centre at 888.829.4357 or by visiting the “How To” tab on the TAJ website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm