Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is on a mission to recover J$4 billion from persons with more than one job but who are hiding their second salary from the Government.
For some, a second or third unreported salary means another income tax threshold benefit – and that is not allowed.
"These persons are receiving the income tax threshold on more than one occasion from more than one companies. This is evident in a range of employment from two to six - meaning that there are persons who have up to six different employments," said Dave Jeffery, Deputy Commissioner of TAJ, who spoke with RJR News.
For 2013 and 2014, TAJ has identified over 23,000 persons who owe the most - they are mainly in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. James and Manchester.
At least 50 per cent fall in professional groups that include teachers, doctors, technicians and lawyers. According to Jeffrey, those persons will be contacted through the use of a desk audit.
"We are anticipating that some persons might initially object to say they don't owe... but we are ensuring that the information we provide will tell you exactly where we get the information from."
He also said that the TAJ is open to discussion and payment plans.
The information on taxpayers was collected through the Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) which facilitates the filing and payment of taxes online.
The $4 billion in outstanding revenue could fund either the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Transport based on this year’s budget.
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