47 taxpayers arrested in joint TAJ/MOCA operations

“The operation designated ‘Garden Clean-up’ targeted 62 chronically delinquent taxpayers who failed to obey court orders,” the TAJ said in a statement this afternoon.

“The joint team today arrested 13 taxpayers bringing the total number to 47 persons taken into custody since the operation began several weeks ago.”

The agency said 12 taxpayers have avoided spending time in jail by settling their outstanding taxes, however three are still being pursued by the TAJ/MOCA team.

Following this operation, Tax Administration Jamaica will now shift its focus to other parishes as it continues to ensure the protection of the revenue through its enforcement activities.

“Taxpayers are encouraged to speak with the Tax Authority to make suitable arrangements, if they are faced with difficulties in honouring their tax obligations, particularly where a judgement has been handed down by the court. Failure to comply with a court order will result in strong enforcement action to recover the outstanding amounts,” the TAJ stressed.