The US and Jamaica have a tax treaty that can offer taxpayers additional benefits. We can help you with all treaty benefits.

Do you pay income tax in Jamaica?

Personal income tax rates Individuals are generally liable to income tax at the rate of 25% on their chargeable income (not exceeding JMD 6 million per annum) less an annual tax-free threshold (where applicable). An annual tax-free threshold of JMD 1.5 million is available to Jamaican tax resident individuals.

How do I pay taxes in Jamaica?

After viewing, you may proceed to make payments by logging on to the Jamaica Tax Portal at You may also generate and print your Payment Advice for payment at any Tax Office. Strata Lot No. enter up to 10 characters of strata lot number.

What is company tax in Jamaica?

Personal income tax rates Individuals are generally liable to income tax at the rate of 25% on their chargeable income (not exceeding JMD 6 million per annum) less an annual tax-free threshold (where applicable). Chargeable income derived in excess of JMD 6 million per annum is subject to income tax at a rate of 30%.

What is withholding tax in Jamaica?

Tax is withheld at the rate of 15% where a dividend is paid by a company resident in Jamaica to a resident individual shareholder, regardless of shareholding. Tax is deducted from interest paid to Jamaican residents if payment is made by a prescribed person.

Do you pay US taxes if you live in Jamaica?

If you pay income tax in Jamaica, there are several exemptions that allow you to pay less or no US income tax on the same income to the IRS. “In general, Jamaican residents and domiciled individuals are taxed on their worldwide income, while non-resident individuals are taxed on Jamaican-sourced income.”

When do I need to file my Jamaican tax return?

Jamaican tax returns are due by March 15th. The Jamaican tax authority is simply called the Jamaican Tax Authority. We strongly recommend that if you have any doubts or questions about your tax situation as a US expat living in Jamaica that you contact a US expat tax specialist.

What to know about tax administration in Jamaica?

Tax Administration Jamaica is advising all parties involved in the purchase or sale of land that the process may be significantly reduced, if a copy of the valuation along with the other required documents are presented at the time of submission.

When do you have to pay property tax in Jamaica?

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising all property owners that Property Tax payment for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, which remains unchanged, becomes due on April 1, 2021. The TAJ system has been updated to reflect the liabilities for the period and is now available for online payments.