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The information presented is geared towards educating the general public to their rights, responsibilities, exemptions and tax obligations under the VAT system. The site features a wide variety of information about VAT, how it operates, why its implementation is suitable for St. Christopher and Nevis and how it is collected and made payable to the Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise Departments. Do come again soon as we endeavor to constantly update the site and provide you with more information regarding VAT.

Our Mission Statement
To administer the tax laws in an efficient and equitable manner to promote voluntary compliance to maximize revenue for the development of our Federation, at the least cost to the public in a manner that warrants the highest degree of public confidence in our integrity, efficiency and fairness.

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Office of the Prime Minister of St. Kitts Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department
St. Kitts Nevis Department of Inland Revenue

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Tuesday 24th April, 2012
Public Service Announcement

URGENT ATTENTION: All registrants of Value Added Tax (VAT) are asked to note that the St. Kitts VAT Returns (Remittance Forms) for the April 2012 tax period were printed with the incorrect due date. As such, please note that the due date for the VAT Returns (Remittance Forms) for the April 2012 tax period is May 15, 2012 not May 01, 2012 as previously printed.

Thank you for kind cooperation. If any further clarification or information is needed on this issue, please feel free to contact the  Inland Revenue Department at 465-1210 or 467-1931 or 469-5521 ext 2222.

Tax Tips

Penalties for Filing Late Returns and Payments

VAT registrants are reminded that the penalty for late filing is $100 per month or part thereof and the penalty for late payment is 10% of the tax due, plus 1.25% interest monthly.