Inland Revenue Division – Ministry of Finance https://www.finance.gov.tt Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:02:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Media Release: Extension of Time for the Payment of Gaming Taxes https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/04/24/media-release-extension-of-time-for-the-payment-of-gaming-taxes/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:04:40 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=46381

The Ministry of Finance has advised of an extension by the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) in the timeframe for the payment of gaming taxes.

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]]> Public Notice: Assistance for Taxpayers to Access e-tax Services https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/04/23/public-notice-assistance-for-taxpayers-to-access-e-tax-services/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:09:16 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=46377 The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) wishes to remind ALL TAXPAYERS that the Inland Revenue Division continues to expand its online (e-Tax) services for the filing of tax returns and access to taxpayer accounts.

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]]> PUBLIC ADVISORY: FRADULENT Email MESSAGES ALERT https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/04/22/public-advisory-fradulent-email-messages-alert/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:11:57 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=46368 Read More+

]]> It has come to the attention of the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) that fraudulent email messages are being circulated. These email messages falsely indicate that a balance is reflected on your account suggesting a refund is due. The email messages may include a reference code, and a link directing recipients to a malicious website (e.g. https://trinidad.haje.pt/TTREF354 or similar variations).

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]]> Amusement Gaming Tax Online https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/02/26/amusement-gaming-tax-returns/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:31:44 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=46139 February 20th, 2026

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Inland Revenue Division (IRD), wishes to inform all Liquor Licence Holders of significant changes to the filing process for Amusement Gaming Tax Returns.

Effective April 1st, 2026, the IRD will be transitioning to a fully digital filing system for Amusement Gaming Tax.

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]]> Landlord Business Surcharge Registration https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/02/25/landlord-business-surcharge-registration-forms/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:29:12 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=46128 Property owners and landlords are advised that the Landlord Business Surcharge Registration Form is available for download. As part of your legal obligations, all landlords are required to register with the Inland Revenue Division by May 30, 2026. Taking the time to complete your registration ensures compliance with current tax regulations, helps you avoid penalties, and supports the transparent management of your rental business.

To download the form, scan the QR code below or visit the Inland Revenue Division’s website at https://www.ird.gov.tt/news/public-advisory-landlord-business-surcharge-registration

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]]> Media Release: Inland Revenue Division (IRD) Announces Mandatory Online Filing for Amusement Gaming Tax Returns https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/02/20/media-release-inland-revenue-division-ird-announces-mandatory-online-filing-for-amusement-gaming-tax-returns/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:02:44 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=46100 The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Inland Revenue Division (IRD), wishes to inform all Liquor Licence Holders of significant changes to the filing process for Amusement Gaming Tax Returns.

Effective April 1st, 2026, the IRD will be transitioning to a fully digital filing system for Amusement Gaming Tax.
Please note the following changes:

  • All Amusement Gaming Tax Returns will now be accessed and processed exclusively via the IRD’s e-Tax Logged In Service.  
  • Discontinuation of Paper Returns: Paper-based returns will no longer be accepted for processing of the Amusement Gaming Tax Returns from the 2026 period. License Holders are reminded that all outstanding Amusement Gaming Tax Returns for periods prior to this transition must be submitted using the existing manual process.
  • Electronic Documentation: License Holders will be required to upload all necessary information and documents electronically, including the specific number of machines on their premises.
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]]> Media Release: Landlord Business Registration Forms Coming Soon https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/02/06/media-release-landlord-business-registration-forms-coming-soon/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:06:17 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=46062 Read More+

]]> Downloadable forms for Landlord Registration with the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) will be available from March 1, 2026.

This was announced by the BIR this week, as it advised that preparations are well underway to facilitate landlords seeking to become compliant.

The BIR is currently involved in administrative preparations to ensure readiness for implementation of the Landlord Business Surcharge – a new tax introduced in the 2025/2026 National Budget.

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]]> Media Release: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between FIUTT and IRD on the Exchange of Financial Intelligence https://www.finance.gov.tt/2026/01/16/media-release-memorandum-of-understanding-mou-signed-between-fiutt-and-ird-on-the-exchange-of-financial-intelligence/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:25:50 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=45938 Read More+

]]> The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) and the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) have formalised their commitment to enhanced collaboration in combatting money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation financing, tax avoidance and other crimes through the signing of a 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The objective of the MOU is for both departments to collaborate within the provisions of their governing Acts, and to subsequently share information on their own motion or upon request. In this regard, the FIUTT Act provides for the FIUTT’s collection, analysis, dissemination and exchange of financial intelligence to law enforcement authorities (including the IRD), while the IRD will be responsible for investigations and prosecutions (civil, criminal, or administrative) under its legislative purview, as it relates to tax offences and Money Laundering (ML) matters.

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]]> Media Release: Ministry of Finance (MOF)- Extension of the Tax and National Insurance Amnesty to May 2, 2025 https://www.finance.gov.tt/2025/03/28/media-release-ministry-of-finance-mof-extension-of-the-tax-and-national-insurance-amnesty-to-may-2-2025/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:00:13 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=44820 Read More+

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The Minister of Finance, Vishnu Dhanpaul, wishes to advise that the Tax and National Insurance Amnesty introduced by the Finance Act, 2024 (with effect from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024) will be extended to May 2, 2025.

In this regard, the necessary Orders to have been published as Legal Notice Nos. are 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 and 116 of 2025.

The public is reminded that the Tax Amnesty covers penalties and interest in relation to the following taxes up to the year of income ending December 31, 2023:

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Legal Notice No. 110 of 2025
Legal Notice No. 111 of 2025
Legal Notice No. 112 of 2025
Legal Notice No. 113 of 2025
Legal Notice No. 114 of 2025
Legal Notice No. 116 of 2025
]]> Media Release: 87,376 Individuals Tax Refunds to be Issued  https://www.finance.gov.tt/2025/02/08/media-release-87376-individuals-tax-refunds-to-be-issued/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:30:33 +0000 https://www.finance.gov.tt/?p=44461

The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, MP, wishes to advise that he has requested the Board of Inland Revenue to issue individual tax refunds to all eligible taxpayers that are owed these refunds in amounts up to $25,000.

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