SALARY RELIEF GRANT
In keeping with Government initiatives, to mitigate the financial challenges experienced by citizens who are or permanent residents of Trinidad and Tobago as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Here are the criteria and procedures for the Salary Relief Grant of up to $1,500.00 for up to Three (3) months. It’s available to workers who have lost their jobs or salary as a result of Covid-19. Starting with persons in the NIS system before moving to other workers.
Ministry of Finance Call Circular – No. 01 Dated: March 18, 2020
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 Financial Year 2021.
Notice: IRD’S Non-Logged In Service Now Available to All Taxpayers
All taxpayers can now use the IRD’s ‘Non – Logged in Service’, as a second option, to file their returns online, via e-tax.
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.
COVID-19 Social Assistance Guidelines and Applications
To mitigate financial challenges experienced by citizens and permanent residents who were retrenched, terminated or lost income as a result of COVID-19, the Government has put the following support measures in place.
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.
