19 senior officers and consultants of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and it’s tax related agencies have been re-deployed within the sector

Financial Secretary Sharon Crooks has announced that effective tomorrow, Monday January 12 the proposed domestic tax project will be activated.

Also come tomorrow, Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department Viralee Latibeaudiere will take up the position of Commissioner General Designate.

The Domestic Tax Administration Project seeks to consolidate activities of the three departments, Inland Revenue, Tax Audit and Assessment and Tax Administration Services.

The new regime is expected to achieve increased revenue through significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.

It is also expected to contribute directly to macro-economic stability, stimulate grater voluntary compliance and collect more of the revenues due.