TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers in parishes most affected by Hurricane Melissa

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that it has implemented a special relief measure to support taxpayers whose business operations were significantly disrupted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Under the measure, TAJ will temporarily relax the criteria for obtaining a Tax Compliance Certificate and will issue a one-time Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) to qualified taxpayers across the worst-affected parishes namely Trelawny, St James, Westmoreland, Hanover, St Elizabeth, St Ann, and Manchester who are in need of same, making business recovery and stability easier during the recovery period.

The relief measure took effect on December 8, 2025, and will remain in effect until March 31, 2026. The TAJ says the one-time TCC is aimed at supporting businesses that rely on compliance certification to access contracts and/or other essential services, but have outstanding obligations and may be facing challenges in meeting the usual requirements during this period.

Eligible taxpayers in the seven named parishes are therefore being encouraged to utilise the opportunity to apply for the one-time Tax Compliance Certificate to assist with their business recovery efforts.

The tax authority endeavours to support taxpayers by assisting them to become and/or remain compliant with tax obligations while also supporting national resilience as Jamaica recovers from the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa.

Persons who need assistance may contact TAJ’s customer care centre at 888-TAX-HELP (888-829-4357) or email taxhelp@taj.gov.jm. Additionally, taxpayers may visit TAJ’s website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.

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