Outcome achieved as part of transformation initiative in 2017

The Revenue Appeals Division (RAD), a division of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, has saved approximately $2.8 billion from tax appeals cases from fiscal years 2015-2020.

This estimate was revealed in the RAD report shared at the virtual premiere of the Revenue Appeals Division Documentary, celebrating its fifth anniversary held recently.

While giving her remarks during the premiere, Commissioner of the Revenue Appeals Division, Dr Deloree Staple-Chambers, highlighted that the reduced backlog of cases contributed to the tax savings.

According to Staple-Chambers, “in 2015, we managed 814 cases, of which we closed 746 leaving with a closing inventory of 68 cases at the end of fiscal year 2019-20, which saved taxpayers billions of dollars in taxes”.

TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVE

Staple-Chambers explained that this outcome was achieved as part of the transformation initiative in 2017.

“With the aid of the modernised legislation, the RAD reengineered and computerised (to some extent) its business processes by 2017; a combination of strategies was implementation over the last three years to eliminate the backlog and transform the accountability framework of the division,” she said in conclusion.

The RAD, established in August 2015, is mandated to resolve disputes between taxpayers and revenue commissioners, as recognised by the Revenue Administration (RA) Act.