Closure of Offices at the Inland Revenue Division (IRD)
The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) wishes to advise the public of its offices that will be closed on April 6th, 2020.
VAT and Income Tax Refund Cheques Will Be Delivered
The Ministry would like to assure the public that the Inland Revenue Division is working closely with TTPost to ensure that cheques for VAT refunds and income tax refunds will be delivered as previously announced.
IRD, Customs and Excise Division and NIB Open for Business
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, wishes to advise that the offices of the IRD, the Customs and Excise Division and the NIB will be open for business from March 31, 2020 to April 15, 2020 and thereafter.
Payment of Quarterly Corporation Taxes Due on Tuesday March 31, 2020
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Colm Imbert, wishes to advise all taxpayers of the following in regards to quarterly payments of corporation tax and income tax that fall due on March 31st, 2020.
Salary Relief Grant
In light of the concerns surrounding possible temporary unemployment during the Covid19 pandemic, the Government wishes to assure the public that it is currently in the process of implementing a temporary Salary Relief Grant of up to $1,500 for a period of up to 3 months.
Additional Support Measures to Alleviate the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Additional measures designed to alleviate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national community.
COVID-19 Updates
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago is working assiduously to develop strategies to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on this nation. As part of the Government’s Finance Committee the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance has revealed a number of measures aimed at alleviating the economic impacts of this virus and provided regular updates as to the nation’s economic situation.
Financial and Economic Support Measures to be Put in Place in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, revealed measures to support individuals and business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on March 18th, 2020.
The Honourable Minister of Finance Meets with Stakeholders Re: Express Release Consignments
The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, met with representatives of courier companies and various business communities to find an amicable resolution to the matter on 11th March, 2020.
Update: Trinidad and Tobago’s Current Financial Situation
The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, on Tuesday 10th March 2020, held a media conference to provide an update on the nation’s current financial situation.