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GLOBAL OIL SHOCK THREATENS JAMAICA’S INFLATION PROGRESS
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May 15 12:14 AM
Global oil shock threatens Jamaica’s inflation progress
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Golding says JLP income tax plan would mean ‘huge tax break’ for the rich
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Golding says JLP income tax plan would mean ‘huge tax break’ for the rich
August 25, 2025
The Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) plan to reduce the base rate of personal income tax from 25 per cent to 15 per cent on a phased basis, should it be r...
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PNP promises no income tax on earnings up to $3.5 million
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PNP promises no income tax on earnings up to $3.5 million
August 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is promising Jamaicans who earn $3.5 million or less that their income will be tax-free, if it f...
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22,000 no longer paying income tax in Guyana after threshold is increased
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22,000 no longer paying income tax in Guyana after threshold is increased
January 18, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – The Guyanese government is providing an income tax break that will see 22,000 people no longer having to pay on their earn...
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House amends income tax act
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House amends income tax act
January 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-The House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 14) passed amendments to the Income Tax Act, codifying the revenue measures that we...
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Delays to be expected for some RITC disbursements — TAJ
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Delays to be expected for some RITC disbursements — TAJ
December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some successful applicants for the Government’s Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC) may experience delays with receiving the disburse...
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Sinclair lauds $20,000 income tax giveback, rejects PNP criticism
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Sinclair lauds $20,000 income tax giveback, rejects PNP criticism
December 2, 2024
Government Senator Charles Sinclair is welcoming as a good sign for Jamaica's economy the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness that his admin...
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$4.3b in reverse income tax credit to be disbursed in November
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$4.3b in reverse income tax credit to be disbursed in November
November 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that 216,207 applicants will receive disbursements totalling over $4.3 billion in th...
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Income tax threshold moved to $1.7 million – Clarke
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Income tax threshold moved to $1.7 million – Clarke
March 12, 2024
Government has announced an increase in the income tax threshold from $1.5 million to $1.7 million effective April 1. This will see the government giv...
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