BIR URGES TAXPAYERS TO PICK UP REISSUED MAY 28, 2009 INCOME TAX CHECKS

Virgin Islands taxpayers are reminded that the reissued May 28, 2009 income tax refund checks are available for pick up from the Bureau's offices on all three islands. Taxpayers are asked to bring one photo ID with proof of their social security number in order to claim the reissued checks. Taxpayers are also reminded to return the incorrect check to the Bureau's offices, if they haven't already done so.

"Taxpayers who have already negotiated the incorrect refund check are urged to contact the Bureau immediately to make arrangements to repay any overpayment. Those taxpayers who may have already cashed a check for an amount less than was owed are also asked to contact the Bureau for additional instructions," said BIR Director Claudette Watson-Anderson.

The Bureau's staff is available to address both taxpayer situations on a priority basis. Questions should be directed to the Bureau's Processing Branch at (340) 715-1040, ext. 4221 on St. Croix, ext. 2257 on St. Thomas and 777-1446 on St. John.