TAD Brochure 1 08 - Tax Administration Jamaica

Mission StatementBENEFITS OF USING TADTo resolve tax controversiesTHE TAXPAYER APPEALSDEPARTMENT♦♦♦Easy and ready access for alltaxpayersLow-cost alternative to the CourtsResolution of tax controversieswithout litigation on a basis whichis fair and impartial to both theGovernment and the taxpayer.This new department was established onDecember 1, 1999 as part of the new taxadministration structure. Mr. Errol Hudsonis the Commissioner.♦♦without litigationFresh and independent review ofcasesFrank discussions of casesThe Department's main function is to ensurethat the tax laws of Jamaica are administeredfairly. Taxpayers who utilize theDepartment’s services are afforded a fairand impartial hearing and a full explanationof the results of their cases in the shortestpossible time.The Department does not replace the internalobjection process in respective TaxDepartments. It is a further step in theresolution process and comes after all previousefforts have been exhausted.APPLICABLEREVENUE ACTS WITH APPEALPROVISIONS♦ General Consumption Tax Act♦ Income Tax♦ Transfer Tax Act♦ Customs Act♦ Contractor’s Levy Act♦ Bauxite Production Levy Act.♦ Stamp Duty Act