As the annual personal income tax filing peak period approaches, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is rolling out a widespread network of free in-person Tax Clinics starting April 4, designed to cut through confusion and help taxpayers complete their submissions correctly and on schedule.
The first wave of assistance will open to the public this Saturday at two convenient central locations: Queen’s Park Steel Shed and the Rice’s Resource Centre. To expand access to residents across the island, additional clinic sites will be activated on every following Saturday through the end of April. These include the Valley Resource Centre, BRA’s existing offices at Holetown and Warrens Towers II, and a one-off clinic at the Briar Hall Resource Centre on the final Saturday of the month.
All Saturday clinics will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time across all participating locations, with one exception: the Queen’s Park Steel Shed location will close early at 1 p.m. on April 25. To accommodate taxpayers who cannot attend weekend sessions due to work or other commitments, BRA has added extended weekday clinics at Queen’s Park Steel Shed running from April 20 to 30. These weekday sessions also operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will be closed on official bank holidays.
Unlike general inquiry services, these targeted clinics are tailored to address two key needs for Barbadian residents: assistance filing 2024 Personal Income Tax returns, and support for residents applying for the Reverse Tax Credit. Every clinic will be staffed by fully trained BRA officers, who are prepared to walk attendees through step-by-step filing processes, clarify confusing regulatory requirements, answer individual questions, and resolve common filing errors before submissions are finalized.
BRA officials are urging all taxpayers who have not yet completed their returns, or who have questions about the Reverse Tax Credit program, to take advantage of the free service well in advance of the filing deadline. The authority noted that accessing early support helps avoid the rushed, last-minute mistakes that often lead to processing delays or penalties, and ensures that eligible residents receive any applicable credits without unnecessary hold-ups.
To make the most of their clinic visit, BRA advises all attendees to come prepared with two critical items: all relevant supporting financial documents for the tax year, and a valid form of government-issued photo identification. Up-to-date information on location changes, additional clinic dates, and program details is posted continuously on the official BRA website, which can be accessed at www.bra.gov.bb.