The Inland Revenue Department has recorded an increase in tax collections for 2026
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has recorded a significant increase in tax collections during the first six months of 2026, bringing in EC$377.9 million as of June 30.
The figure represents an increase of EC$38 million compared with the EC$339.9 million collected during the same period in 2025.
The department’s latest figures also show steady year-over-year growth in revenue collections, rising from EC$290.2 million in the first half of 2024 to EC$339.9 million in 2025 before reaching EC$377.9 million this year.
According to the Inland Revenue Department, the improved performance is the result of stronger enforcement measures and increased operational efficiency.
Officials attributed the higher collections to legal action taken against delinquent taxpayers, expanded audit activities, intensified efforts to recover outstanding tax arrears, and improvements in tax administration that have boosted compliance with filing and payment requirements.
The department said the continued growth in revenue collections reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen tax compliance and improve the efficiency of revenue administration in Antigua and Barbuda.
Chps and they not putting that money in good use for the country
@ liz, please explain what you would consider as good use for the country.
Damn. That’s extremely impressive. We must be doing something right