Government of Jamaica
Revenue Appeals Division to Launch Online Portal in Final Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021/2022
In January 2022, RAD announced plans to introduce an online portal during the final quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year. The portal was intended to let taxpayers and their representatives file appeals electronically and support the Division’s wider work to modernise case management. This is historical coverage of the planned launch, published January 26, 2022. […]
Revenue Appeals Division Saves Taxpayers Billions of Dollars Over Five-Year Period
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service reported that RAD decisions reduced disputed tax liabilities by approximately J$2.8 billion during 2015–2020. Its June 2021 report described 814 cases, of which 746 had been concluded, alongside improvements in the Division’s operations and case management. Historical coverage published June 17, 2021. Figures refer to the five-year […]
Revenue Appeals Division on Target to Meet Goal
In June 2021, RAD reported progress towards its case turnaround goal for 2022. The Division described efforts to reduce its backlog and improve the time taken to resolve appeals, reflecting its continuing focus on timely tax dispute resolution. Historical coverage published June 17, 2021. Read the original Jamaica Information Service report
Aggrieved Taxpayers Advised to Contact Revenue Appeals Division
In July 2020, taxpayers who disagreed with decisions of the Revenue Commissioners were encouraged to contact RAD about the independent appeals process. The report explained that tax disputes could be addressed through formal hearings, informal dispute resolution or facilitated settlement. Historical coverage published July 22, 2020. For current filing requirements, consult the appeals process guidance. […]
Revenue Appeals Division Officially Launched
The Revenue Appeals Division was officially launched at the Office Centre Building on Ocean Boulevard in Kingston on July 22, 2015. The launch marked a new chapter in independent tax appeals under the Revenue Appeals Division Act. Historical coverage published July 23, 2015. Read the original Jamaica Information Service report
