Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) was established under the Tax Administration Act 2013 as a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA) with responsibility for the administration and collection of domestic taxes, duties, rates, and fees, and the administration and enforcement of revenue laws. TAJ’s vision is to be a World-Class Tax Administration, with a mission to collect revenues due in an equitable and cost-effective manner, foster voluntary compliance, and provide excellent service to customers through an engaged and empowered staff. The Authority is headed by a Commissioner General and supported by a staff complement of over 2,500, operating under a Management Board.
For the 2026/27 financial year, a key initiative is the upgrade of TAJ’s Revenue Administration Information System (RAIS) to the GenTax Core 26 platform, in partnership with FAST Enterprises, with $1.08 billion allocated for this purpose. The upgrade is scheduled for completion in March 2027 and is expected to enhance TAJ’s digital infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen revenue administration by introducing features such as an e-services assistant, improved payment management, financial data exchange, and a customer relationship management and appointment queuing system. The upgrade is also intended to improve voluntary tax compliance and satisfy the requirements of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
The Government of Jamaica has allocated $25.5 billion to support TAJ’s operations in 2026/27, covering executive direction and administration, and domestic tax administration.
