Amusement Gaming Tax Returns
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.
Landlord Business Surcharge Registration
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…
Statement by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP., Minister of Finance on the Removal of Trinidad and Tobago from the European Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
Mr. President, the removal of Trinidad and Tobago from the EU’s list signals renewed confidence in our financial governance framework.It strengthens our standing with international investors and trading partners.It improves our ability to access capital and to engage with global markets without stigma or suspicion.It also enhances our reputation as a responsible and compliant member…
Media Release: Inland Revenue Division (IRD) Announces Mandatory Online Filing for Amusement Gaming Tax Returns
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:
Media Release: Trinidad and Tobago Removed from EU Tax List
Excerpt: “This important milestone reflects several years of sustained commitment, constructive dialogue, and close cooperation between the Ministry of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago and European Union authorities, aimed at aligning with internationally agreed standards for tax good governance. Hailing the decision, EU Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, H.E. Cécile Tassin stated: “The progress made…
Media Release: IMF Acknowledges T&T Government’s Strides in Advancing Reforms and Economic Diversification
The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance, today received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff team, led by Ms. Ana Guscina, for the concluding meeting of their two-week official visit under the 2026 Article IV Consultation, the standard annual review conducted by the IMF with all its member countries. During the mission, the IMF team…
Media Release: Landlord Business Registration Forms Coming Soon
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…