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Staff of the Inland Revenue at launch of Essay
Competition: Left to right: Mr: James Charles, Ms. Lisa Goodman and MS. L.A.
Modeste |
Monday, April 26, 2004 - The month of May will see scores of students
taking up the challenge of participating in the Schools Essay Competition based
on the Theme: “The Human Side of Taxation”.
The Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA), is taking a very non
traditional approach to creating public awareness among students about a topic
that traditionally, students do not feel concern them.
At the launch of the competition last week, Tax Payer Relations Supervisor, Lisa
Goodman explained that COTA regarded students as the future workforce of the
country, which makes it very relevant for them to become involved in activities
that will increase their knowledge and understanding about Taxation.
“We hope that by the end of this competition, our objective to improve voluntary
compliance is achieved,” commented Ms. Goodman.
Comptroller of the Inland Revenue, James Charles says for quite some time
discussions about Taxation has been left out of the normal channels of public
education. He points to the ongoing budget debate as an example of how taxation
is the cornerstone to the governance of the country.
Participants of this competition stand to win individual prizes, as well as
prizes for their school, including a trip to the Bahamas in July to attend the
Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators’ 18th General Assembly, which will
go to the first place winner.
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