Resource Type: Workplace Information

Can you imagine that my child is very ill and I give up my job to take care of him and now I cannot receive any benefit – sickness or unemployment, why is this?

According to our regulations, you cannot receive sickness benefit since you have not been rendered incapable of work as a result of some specific…

NIS Barbados – I have a history of job-related illness, which has led to my employer finally terminating my services. Should I claim sickness or unemployment benefit?

Your entitlement to sickness benefit would have to be determined by a registered medical practitioner considering you to be incapable of work due to…

NIS Barbados – Claim for Unemployment Benefit

NIS Barbados – Why does it take so long sometimes to receive benefits?

There are numerous factors that can prevent a claim from being processed. They range from the non-completion of claims, the non-payment of contributions, to…

As a self employed person, what percentage of my income is subject to personal income tax

With effect from January 1, 2020, the basic rate is 12.5% which applies to the first BBD $50,000 of taxable income; 28.5% applies to…

Can I pay Personal Income Tax (P.I.T) monthly instead of waiting an entire year?

Yes you may! This is called prepayments of income tax for the coming period. These are facilitated via the TAMIS system of the Barbados…

How to File Your Barbados Personal Income Tax Return

Before Filing your personal Income Tax (PIT) please have the following ready: Once you have what you need to file, follow the steps below…

What do I need to file for a Reverse Tax Credit (RTC)

Please note that you must file for your RTC within two years. For example, a 2020 RTC must be filed by December 2022.

Who DOES NOT qualify for a Reverse Tax Credit?

Who qualifies for Reverse Tax Credit (RTC)?