TAJ's 2015/16 eCampaign reaps benefits
Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) eServices portfolio for the 2015/16 financial year indicates growth in the use of eServices in most areas. This is as a result of TAJ’s drive to change the culture of filing and paying taxes. This reflects a behavioural shift not only in the attitude towards paying taxes but also, paying taxes using non-traditional channels. Taxpayers continue to respond favourably to TAJ’s online services which were boosted by the expansion of the Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) during the year.
Tax Alert: Unified System of Internal Revenue at Puerto Rico Department of Treasury
On January 27, 2016, the Secretary of the Treasury (the “Secretary”) presented to the Governor of Puerto Rico the UNIFIED SYSTEM OF INTERNAL REVENUE (“SURI”, for its acronym in Spanish), a new Puerto Rico Treasury Department (“PRTD”) mechanism aimed at improving the agency’s administration of tax revenue and supervisory duties.
Fast Enterprises Modernizing Colorado DMV Systems
Continuing a string of successful projects with state motor vehicle agencies, government software and services provider Fast Enterprises, LLC (FAST) is now working with Colorado to completely modernize the state’s DMV systems.
Fast Enterprises Honored as a Glassdoor ‘Best Place to Work’ for Third Consecutive Year
February 2, 2016. Denver, CO – For the third year in a row, government software and consulting-services provider Fast Enterprises, LLC (FAST) has been honored as a “best place to work” by online jobs and career community Glassdoor.
Glassdoor announced its top 50 U.S. ‘Best Small & Medium Companies to Work For’ list as part of its 2016 Employees’ Choice Awards. The annual awards are based on anonymous employee feedback in areas such as job satisfaction, career opportunities, pay and benefits, company culture, and more.
Treasury Unveils New Internal Revenue System
SAN JUAN – The Puerto Rico Treasury Department unveiled Wednesday its new internal revenue system, which aims to streamline the agency’s multiple taxes and platforms, in a bid to increase efficiency, oversight and tax management.
“Welcome to the new Hacienda [Treasury Department],” said Treasury Secretary Juan Zaragoza, adding that Puerto Rico can’t return to economic growth if the agency doesn’t get fixed.
DoTax News Release: Tax System Transformation On Track To Reduce Return Delays And Save State Money
The Department of Taxation announced today the successful implementation of the first of five rollouts planned for the Tax System Modernization Program. The first rollout went into operation ahead of schedule and within budget.