The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago recently met with the Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT). The discussions focused on current market conditions, the state of the economy, and fostering continued collaboration between the Government, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) and the banking sector. The meeting was convened…
The Ministry of Finance advises landlords and rent-collecting agents that the deadline for mandatory registration under the Landlord Business Surcharge has been extended to June 30th, 2026. The extension follows public engagement undertaken by the Minister of Finance, The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP, and is intended to give citizens additional time to complete the registration…
Excerpt: “The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP, Minister of Finance, has welcomed the successful conclusion of the 2026 Article IV Consultation by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Minister Tancoo noted that the assessment provides a crucial signal of renewed international confidence in Trinidad and Tobago’s economy, coming just over one year after…
On Sunday 17th May 2026, the Customs and Excise Division successfully intercepted a passenger attempting to smuggle Marijuana into Trinidad and Tobago through the Piarco International Airport. During routine passenger clearance operations, Customs Officers at the airport referred a 22-year-old British national to the Red Line for further examination of their luggage. During the examination,…
The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) wishes to inform the public that the ttconnect Express Service will be available through a mobile office, located on the ground floor of the Inland Revenue Division’s Ajax Street office.
Port of Spain – The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (the FIUTT) joined regulators, law enforcement, and industry leaders last week at the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission’s (TTSEC) first-ever Industry Dialogue Series on Virtual Assets. The event, held on May 8, 2026, marked a major step forward as Trinidad and…
Draft Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure of Ministries and Departments including the Income and Expenditure of Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies and of the Tobago House of Assembly for the Financial Year 2027
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.
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. Visit the Inland Revenue Division website for related News at https://www.ird.gov.tt/news