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The Stress-free Way to Pay Your Taxes

It’s tax time in Jamaica, and many business owners and self-employed persons are putting things in place to fulfill their annual tax obligations. March 15 is the deadline for these persons to file several tax returns and remit payments to Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ).

For those who follow proper accounting practices in their business operations, this annual tax period may not bring on too much anxiety. Once business people keep their records up to date with simple bookkeeping systems, giving the Government its due should not be an problem.

However, for the large number of entrepreneurs who fail to utilise basic accounting procedures, tax time will definitely present a major headache. The last thing business owners need is the threat of having the tax authorities investigating their operations! Continue reading The Stress-free Way to Pay Your Taxes

Qualifying for a Mortgage

“I’m desperate to buy a home as I’m tired of having to deal with landlords. I have some money saved up for the deposit and I’m going to go to a mortgage company for a loan. I’m a little confused as to the process involved in getting a mortgage. What can I expect from the process?”

Congratulations on making a move towards owning your own home. Having a deposit amount in hand is only the first step in achieving home ownership. The determining factor between getting your home and continuing to pay rent is- will you be able to get a mortgage?

Going to a mortgage interview can be a nerve-racking experience. You’ve finally found a place that you really want, you’ve agreed to pay your deposit to the vendor, and now you face the people who will decide whether or not you can qualify for the loan you need to close the deal. This can definitely rank high on the list of life’s most stressful experiences! Continue reading Qualifying for a Mortgage