Articles & Press Releases

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announces the extension of the launch date for its new tax administration system. This adjustment in the launch activities reflects IRD’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a smooth and efficient transition for our customers.

We are excited to share a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing the tax experience for all our customers and stakeholders. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is proud to introduce our new Tax Administration System, SMARTS (Sustainable Modernized Administrative Revenue Tax System), scheduled to go live on January 23rd, 2024.

Shoppers and businesses in St. Kitts and Nevis have something exciting to look forward to this December, as the Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Days are making a triumphant return on December 15 and 16, 2023.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is delighted to announce that our E-Government Portal as a part of our new Tax Administration System, SMARTS (Smart Modernized Administration for Revenue and Taxation System), is scheduled to go live on January 23rd, 2024.

Get ready for unparalleled savings as the highly anticipated Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Days approach on the 25th and 26th of August 2023.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Long Essay Competition, open to all Secondary School Students.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is pleased to announce that April 28th, 2023 has been prescribed as Discounted VAT Rate Day.

The Inland Revenue Department (The Department) is upgrading its tax administration system and requires the immediate assistance of the tax paying public to ensure that the new system is updated with accurate and relevant data.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is committed to improving the service it provides to its customers and is presently implementing a new Tax Revenue Management System to support this process.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is pleased to announce that 25th November, 16th and 17th December, 2022 are the prescribed dates for the Discounted VAT Rate Days (DVRDs).