| Who are we
The Inland Revenue Division (IRD) of the Revenue Services Department is responsible for the collection of tax revenue for the government. The IRD works closely with all sectors of the economy to ensure they understand the tax system as well as legal requirements.
Where are we
The IRD is situated in the following places:
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Tonga
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Head Office |
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Vava’u
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Regional Office |
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Ha’apai
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Regional Office |
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Queens Salote Ex-Students Center
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Railway Rd
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PO Box 7
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Nuku’alofa
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Ph: +676 23 444
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Fax: +676 26 638 |
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Revenue Office
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PO Box 114
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Neiafu
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Ph: +676 70 034
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Fax: +676 70 857 |
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Revenue Office
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Holopeka Rd
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Pangai
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Ph: +676 60 456 |
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Our Mission Statement
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Maximise on a timely basis the collection of government revenue. Revenue collection is the most significant function of the IRD Resources are employed to gear up revenue collection effectively and efficiently.
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To improve, encourage and strengthen compliance with the tax legislations and regulations. The backbone of IRD tax administration is to develop incentives convincing taxpayers of the mutual benefits of voluntary compliance with all tax legislations.
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Quick, responsive and impartial in servicing taxpayers. IRD must act quickly in servicing taxpayers, collecting revenue and must be impartial in carrying out their tasks.
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Deal innovatively with non-compliance, tax evasion and tax avoidance. Tax evasion and avoidance are two major constraints facing IRD, and the Department must act appropriately and innovatively with these problems.
Executive Structure
IRD is headed by a Commissioner of Revenue who is in charge of 4 major divisions.
Organisational Structure
The Divisions are: Large Business, Small Business, Technical Services and Corporate Services
Each division is managed by a Deputy Commissioner of Revenue.
Roles & Function
The major role of IRis to collect taxes to fund Government’s operations. This role must be carried out in such a way that the IRadministration is recognised as being fair and carrying out its duties with integrity and a high level of professionalism.
The basic functions of IRD includes:
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Administering of tax legislations and regulations.
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Collecting of all tax revenues due to the Government in accordance with the Tax legislations.
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Issuing of taxpayer’s tax assessments.
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Settling of taxpayer’s objections by taxpayers in accordance with tax legislations.
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Providing tax services and assistance to taxpayers.
Legislation
IRD operates within the following legislation:
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