Kingston, Jamaica — 14 March 2026
A proposal to introduce an electronic invoicing system for Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has emerged as part of the ongoing 2026/27 budget debate, with the opposition’s finance spokesperson suggesting the measure could significantly strengthen tax compliance and potentially generate billions in additional government revenue.
The proposal, presented in the House of Representatives on March 12, centres on a digital system that would automatically transmit sales transaction data to the tax authority at the moment a sale occurs. Advocates say such a system could help close reporting gaps that exist under the current model, where businesses are responsible for uploading their sales records to TAJ after transactions take place.
The spokesperson estimated that improved compliance from such a system could increase tax revenue by approximately $8.6 billion annually, without raising existing tax rates.
Closing the Reporting Gap
Under Jamaica’s present framework, …
