Taxpayers ‘feeling threatened’

A LARGE NUMBER OF TAXPAYERS have been receiving notification from the Barbados Revenue Authority over the past two weeks, requesting the filing of outstanding tax returns for up to five years. It also indicated the application of penalties for late filing as well as interest on any taxes due.

However, Opposition Senator Tricia Watson yesterday questioned Government’s rationale for the move and told the Senate taxpayers involved were “feeling threatened”. She urged Government senators...