Summary
The Department of Inland Revenue says VAT returns and payments must be received within 21 days after the end of a VAT period.
Filing Rule
- Complete the VAT return and e-file it through the Online Tax Administration System at
vat.revenue.gov.bs. - Make sure the related Tax Identification Number, or TIN, is included with the payment.
- The payment must reach the Department of Inland Revenue by the due date.
Accepted Payment Methods Published By Inland Revenue
- Debit or credit card through your online account at
vat.revenue.gov.bs - Online banking
- Over-the-counter payment at your bank
- Cash or manager's cheque at any Royal Bank of Canada
Payment Methods The Official Page Says Not To Use
- Debit or credit card at the Department of Inland Revenue
- Payment over the phone
- Cash at the Department of Inland Revenue
- Personal cheque
When To Escalate To A Human
- You do not know your VAT period end date.
- Your payment method is not clearly covered by the official page.
- You filed or paid late and need help understanding the consequences.
- Your TIN or online account is not working and the due date is close.