Help & Resources

Who should file a Reverse Tax Credit return?

Employees with an annual income below $25,000 earning below $2083 per month, who worked for at least 4 months and paid less than $500 in income tax within the calendar year for which they are filing.

What is the amount received for a Reverse Tax Credit claim?

The claim amount is $1300.

*A Reverse Tax Credit claim return should be filed within two years in order to be eligible. For example, your 2018 return (what you earned in 2018) should be filed in TAMIS by December 31, 2020.

Please click the link below to download the pdf file or follow this video.

Did You Forget Your TAMIS Password? Here's How to Reset It

Go to the https://tamis.bra.gov.bb website and select 'Login'

Here is where you would enter your username & password, click “I’m not a robot”, wait for the green tick and click 'Login' to access TAMIS. However, if you enter the wrong username &/or password, an error message will appear.

You have three chances to enter the correct username & password before your account is locked. To reset your password select the 'Forgot your password?' link as shown below:

Enter your username & the email address you registered with and click 'Next'

Two of your security questions will appear. Answer them exactly as you did when you originally created them (e.g. upper or lower case) and click 'Next'.

If answered accurately, a confirmation message that a temporary password was sent to your email will appear. Go into your email inbox and copy the temporary password. Then go to the TAMIS login page to enter your username and the temporary password we sent you. Click “I’m not a robot”, wait for the green tick and click 'Login' to access TAMIS.

Enter the existing password (temporary password we sent you), then enter a new password and re-enter your new password. Then click 'Update Password'.

The Barbados Revenue Authority has had to implement various measures due to COVID developments on island. This page will keep you updated on our operational changes such as location closures & changes to opening hours.

With effect from January 6, 2021, the functions of our walk-in Customer Services section will be performed online and by telephone.

How to Contact Us

   - Via Phone

Call the Contact Centre hotline at 535-ETAX or 535-3829 from 7:30am - 8:30pm, for assistance with TAMIS, registrations, payments, refunds, land tax, valuation and large taxpayer matters or for assistance with tax clearance certificates, objections, vehicle licensing issues etc. 

   - Via Email

   - Via Direct Message on Instagram or Facebook

Send a DM to @barbadosrevenue on Instagram and @BarbadosRevenueAuthority on Facebook

   - Via TAMIS

If you have an enquiry related to TAMIS, send a message to us from the TAMIS website https://tamis.bra.gov.bb

Payment Options

Take note of our in-person payment locations, available drop boxes (cheques & documents), online payments, 

What is the Tax Administration Management Information System (TAMIS)?
TAMIS is an online tax system created in June 2018 where persons & entities register to receive a 13 digit Tax Identification Number to file and pay their various taxes. See more background info on TAMIS here.

REGISTRATION
Need help with registering in TAMIS? You can click the following links for guidance:

• Individuals

• Non-Individuals (company, charity, IBC, Trade Union, etc.)

1. YouTube
2. Facebook

FILING
Need help with filing your return in TAMIS? Click a link below for step by step guidance.

Before you file, always review your third-party information for accuracy. See how here.

• Personal Income Tax (annual income $25,000 & over)

• Reverse Tax Credit (annual income below $25,000)

• Third-Party returns such as PAYE, Charities, Withholding Tax, Good & Services, Divided Income, Pension & Deductibles

• Divided Income Tax (filed annually by Partnerships) - A template for filing is available here.

• Corporate Income Tax - (filed annually by comapnies) - Capital Allowance and Wear & Tear Schedule required when filing. Download schedule HERE.

• 2010-2017 Previous Year Returns - Unfiled returns from 2010 to 2017 should be filed in TAMIS.

HOW TO RESET YOUR TAMIS PASSWORD
Click here for directions on how to log in and reset your TAMIS password.

See key information about the phase 2 implementation of our new Tax Administration Management Information System (TAMIS) for employees and self-employed persons as well as pensioners who receive pension of $40,000 a year.

Check out the taxes that will be administrated, the re-registration and first-time registration process and important dates.

See key information about the phased implementation of our new Tax Administration Management Information System (TAMIS), the taxes that will be administrated, the registration process and important dates.

TAMIS Contact Information:

E-mail: tamis@bra.gov.bb

Telephone: 535-8239

Follow us for social media updates @BarbadosRevenueAuthority

Check out the key dates for our new Tax Administration Management Information System:

TAMIS Key Implementation Dates

Paying Land Tax with EZpay

 You can view the below video demonstration for assistance before registering in TAMIS here.

How to File Your Personal Income Tax Return in TAMIS

How to File a Reverse Tax Credit Return in TAMIS

How to do TAMIS Third-Party Filing