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Government Declines 30-Day Extension of Tax Amnesty Program Citing Fiscal Constraints

The Office of the Governor has declined a request to extend the Virgin Islands Tax Amnesty Program by 30 days, stating that prolonging the initiative would not be in the Territory’s fiscal interest amid constrained cash flow and mounting financial obligations. The response follows a February 9 request from Senator at Large Angel Bolques Jr., who urged the administration to grant taxpayers additional time under the amnesty program. According to the release issued Thursday, Government House reviewed the request but determined that an extension is not warranted at this time. While declining the extension, the administration acknowledged Mr. Bolques’s advocacy. The statement notes that Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach and Governor Albert Bryan Jr. share the senator’s interest in ensuring that Virgin Islanders are treated fairly, informed clearly, and provided with a practical path to resolve outstanding obligations. The release further states agreement that any taxpayer-affecting progr...