General Consumption Tax ( GCT) returns for May are due tomorrow (June 30), Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has reminded business operators.

“Therefore, GCT returns filed and paid after the last working day of the month, will be considered late and the necessary penalties and interest charges applied,” TAJ said in a statement.

“Taxpayers are reminded that they have several payment options at their fingertips, online via www.jamaicatax.gov.jm, using a valid credit card or other payment products with credit card features, such as a Visa debit card. Scotiabank customers are also able to use Scotiabank’s automated direct deposit via TAJ’s website, which allows users to make payment from their bank account, directly to TAJ’s bank account up to a maximum of $99,999,999.00, as well as the National Commercial Bank’s online platform by adding TAJ as a payee, or via the new Direct Funds Transfer process.”

In addition, the tax authority noted that all business persons registered to collect GCT must file their GCT returns online via TAJ’s online portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.

“This means that GCT returns for all categories of business persons must be filed using TAJ’s online facility, as these returns will not be accepted at tax offices.”

Business operators who require assistance in filing GCT can get support through the TAJ’s Customer Care Centre at 888-829-4357.