EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 42 MIN
How to Pay Your Taxes as a Remote Worker in Jamaica | ft. Colette Guthrie (Ep. 26)
from The Remote Islander · host Sacha
If you're earning money from a foreign employer and living in Jamaica, you have a tax obligation - and it's yours to manage, not your employer's. In this episode, I sit down with Colette Guthrie, a tax professional at PriceWaterhouseCoopers Jamaica, to break down exactly what Jamaican remote workers need to know about paying their taxes correctly.We cover:How tax residency works and why it means you're taxed on your worldwide incomeThe four statutory deductions every self-employed remote worker must account forHow to set up your account with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and file as self-employedDeductible business expenses — including your internet and phoneThe biggest mistakes people make when filing (and how to avoid them)Head to theremoteislander.com for the full Jamaican Remote Worker Tax Guide, a free resource to go alongside this episode.Guest: Colette Guthrie — Tax Professional, PwC Jamaica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colette-guthrie-adit-03558062/ Instagram: @thoughtstothewise Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18ceCDK36F/You can find all of our links here:https://linktr.ee/theremoteislanderLinks mentioned:BairesDevKeron Rose's BlogEF SET 15-minute test*Edit: Payoneer has stopped its referral program but you can sign up for an account here.
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If you're earning money from a foreign employer and living in Jamaica, you have a tax obligation - and it's yours to manage, not your employer's. In this episode, I sit down with Colette Guthrie, a tax professional at PriceWaterhouseCoopers Jamaica, to break down exactly what Jamaican remote workers need to know about paying their taxes correctly. We cover: How tax residency works and why it means you're taxed on your worldwide incomeThe four statutory deductions every self-employed rem...
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