Tax tips, guides, and updates for Trinidad & Tobago taxpayers.
Business Levy and Green Fund Levy in T&T: A Sole Trader's Guide
Business Levy is 0.6% of gross sales over TT$360,000, but you only pay it when it's more than your income tax. Sole traders don't pay Green Fund Levy. Here's how both work.
Read articleHealth Surcharge in Trinidad and Tobago: Rates, Who Pays and How (2026)
Health Surcharge is $8.25 a week if you earn more than $469.99 a month, and $4.80 a week otherwise. Here's who pays, who's exempt, how the self-employed pay it, and where it shows on your TD4.
Read articleNIS Contributions in Trinidad and Tobago: 2026 and 2027 Rates Explained
NIS went up to 16.2% on 5 January 2026 and is set to rise to 19.2% on 4 January 2027. Here's what you pay, the earnings ceiling, how NIS cuts your income tax, and where the self-employed stand.
Read articleHow to Get a Tax Clearance Certificate in Trinidad and Tobago (2026)
You need a tax clearance certificate for government tenders, citizenship, residency and work permit extensions. Here's how to apply with Form P14, what it costs, and what gets an application held up.
Read articleHow to Get a BIR Number in Trinidad and Tobago (2026)
A BIR file number is free and you need one before you can work, file a tax return or use e-Tax. Here's how to apply online or in person, what to bring, and what to do if you've lost yours.
Read articleMandatory e-Filing in T&T: What the 2027 Budget Means for Your Taxes
The 2027 Budget announced mandatory electronic filing through GENTAX for all taxpayers. No start date has been set yet. Here's what it means, who it affects, and what to sort out now.
Read articleRegistering a Business for Tax in T&T: BIR Number, PAYE and e-Tax
Sole trader, partnership or company: which BIR numbers you need, which forms to file, and how to get your business onto e-Tax.
Read articleHow to Check Your Tax Refund Status in T&T
You can check your income tax refund on e-Tax, with or without logging in. Here's how, how refunds get paid, and what to do if yours is taking a while.
Read articlee-Tax Login and ttconnect ID: How to Get Into e-Tax in T&T
To log into e-Tax you need a ttconnect ID linked to your BIR file number. Here's how to get one, how long it takes, and what to do if you're locked out.
Read articleHow Much Income Tax Will I Pay in T&T? 2025 Rates With Examples
The first $90,000 you earn is tax-free. After deductions, income up to $1 million is taxed at 25% and anything above at 30%. Worked examples inside.
Read articleMissed the April 30 Tax Deadline in T&T? Penalties and Interest
Returns are due 30 April. The TTD 100 late-filing penalty only starts six months later, but interest on unpaid tax starts on 1 May. Here's how it works.
Read articleTD1, TD4, 440-EMO, 400-ITR: Which Tax Form Is Which in T&T?
The TD1 goes to your employer, the TD4 comes from your employer, and your actual tax return is the 440-EMO or 400-ITR. Here's what each one does.
Read articleHow to File Your Income Tax Return in T&T (2025)
Most Trinis filing their taxes this year will leave money on the table. Here's everything you need to file your 2025 return — clearly, correctly, and on time.
Read articleTax Deductions Every PAYE Employee in T&T Should Know: Including Ones You're Probably Missing
Every year, thousands of employees across T&T overpay their taxes. The deductions are legal, legitimate, and yours to claim. Here's the full list.
Read articleSole Trader Taxes in T&T: The Complete Guide for 2025
Running your own business means the taxes fall on you. Here's everything you need to file your 2025 sole trader return correctly — from Business Levy to wear and tear.
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