Executive Summary
The Trinidad and Tobago Board of Inland Revenue issued several operational compliance updates. Key developments include a November 2, 2026 filing deadline for 2025 income and corporation tax returns, expanded in-person payment instrument flexibility, government remittance deadlines, and mandatory landlord registration under the Property Tax Act.
Secondary Regulatory & Regional Updates
- 2025 Income and Corporation Tax Filing Deadline: The Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) set Monday, 2 November 2026 as the statutory deadline for self-employed individuals, sole traders, and incorporated companies to file 2025 returns under the Income Tax Act Chapter 75:01 and Corporation Tax Act Chapter 75:02. BIR Public Notice
- Multiple Payment Instruments Per Transaction: Effective immediately, taxpayers may use cash, cheque, LINX, and manager’s cheque for a single tax transaction at BIR cashier offices, with one combined receipt issued across all administered tax types. BIR Public Notice
- Government Ministries and Agencies Payment Deadline: The BIR directed all state entities, including ministries, borough and regional corporations, the Chief Inspectorate, and the Judiciary, to remit withheld taxes and dues by a prescribed deadline under the Income Tax Act and VAT Act. BIR Public Notice
- Mandatory Landlord Registration: The BIR reiterated that all landlords must register under the Property Tax Act to facilitate property tax assessment and rental income verification, with penalties and enforcement actions for non-compliance. BIR Public Notice
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