ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it has collected approximately $86 million in outstanding traffic fines so far and will be opening several of its tax offices this Saturday coinciding with the last day of Traffic Ticket Amnesty.

In a release yesterday, the TAJ said this move will facilitate members of the public in paying their outstanding traffic ticket fines.

As a result, the following offices will operate between the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm:

• Santa Cruz

• Kingston

• Constant Spring

• Montego Bay

• Spanish Town

• Port Maria

• May Pen

• Mandeville

• Savanna-la-mar

• St Ann’s Bay

Meanwhile, the Portmore Tax Office will continue its regular Saturday opening time from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Customers will be able to utilise the Saturday opening to pay their traffic fines inline or online using the designated eTaxSpots at any of the listed locations.

Taxpayers are reminded that they must have either the ticket number or the traffic ticket itself to facilitate easy payment either at tax offices or online via the TAJ Portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.

Employers filing their monthly Statutory Deductions (S01) for the month of December, will also be able to avail themselves of the Saturday convenience ahead of the January 15, due date.

All usual weekday services, including the renewal of driver’s licences, will be accessible as the tax authority continues to provide greater convenience to access its services.

However, TAJ pointed out that audit and compliance activities will not be available during the Saturday operation and is encouraging persons to utilise the online payment facility to avoid the expected rush at tax offices.

“It also provides a fast, secure and convenient option for persons wishing to clear their outstanding fines,” said the TAJ.

 Walk-in customers are also urged not to wait until the last day of the amnesty to visit tax offices, to avoid delays due to the expected increased customer traffic.

People seeking support to make queries about any outstanding tickets are directed to contact the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s call centre at 948-0411 Mondays to Thursdays (8:30am-5:00 pm) Friday (8:30am-4:00 pm).