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Tax administrations regionally and globally have been modernized through varying
reform measures to improve the mobilisation of tax revenues whilst minimizing costs and
deficiencies within adopted systems.

Appeals to the Tax Board
If you disagree with a tax assessment issued by the Director General, you have the right, pursuant to section 40 of the Tax Administration and Procedure Act Cap 51 Rev. Ed. 2020, to appeal to the Board of Tax Appeals. This guide will walk you through the process, the grounds for appeal, the responsibilities of both parties, timelines, and how decisions are made and communicated.

Review of Assessments
If you have received a Notice of Assessment and believe it to be incorrect, you have the right,
under Section 38 of the Tax Administration and Procedure Act Cap 51 Rev. Ed. 2020, to request
a review of the assessment. Below is the process for filing a review, conditions for requesting an
extension, and the steps involved in the review process.
Who can Apply?
Any person who disputes or objects to an assessment can file a notice for review in the form of a
letter addressed to the Director General of the Belize Tax Service Department.

The Belize Tax Service DepartmentThe Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) has established an Internal Control Unit (Internal Audit) with a specific mandate aimed at ensuring the integrity of the tax administration system.

Terms of Reference
COMMUNICATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REVENUE AUTHORITY OF BELIZE (RAB)
Position Title: Communications and Change Management Specialist
Location: Belize City, Belize
Duration: [24 months, Full-time position]
Reporting to: Project Manager – Revenue Authority Establishment
Background: As part of the transition of the Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) into a semi-autonomous revenue authority, there is a need for a dedicated Communications and Change Management Specialist to develop and establish effective communication and change management strategies. The Communications and Change Management Specialist will work closely with the Project Manager of the Revenue Authority of Belize (RAB) Establishment Project to ensure stakeholder engagement, manage change, and facilitate communication throughout the transition process.

Terms of Reference
PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REVENUE AUTHORITY OF BELIZE (RAB)
Position Title: Project Manager – Revenue Authority of Belize (RAB) Establishment
Location: Belize City, Belize
Duration: [24 months- Full-time position]
Reporting to: Director General, Belize Tax Service Department, Ministry of Finance
Background: The 2022 Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) mission conducted an assessment and identified historical impediments to effective tax administration in Belize. To address these challenges, the Government of Belize (GoB) has made a strategic decision to transition the Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) to a semi-autonomous revenue authority within the next 12 to 18 months. This decision aims to enhance the tax administration’s operational flexibility, particularly in managing human resources, to optimize its functions effectively.

Terms of Reference
HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REVENUE AUTHORITY OF BELIZE (RAB)
Position Title: Human Resource Specialist – Revenue Authority Transition
Location: Belize City, Belize
Duration: [24 months Full-time position]
Reporting to: Project Manager – Revenue Authority Establishment
Background: As part of the Government of Belize’s initiative to transition the Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) into a semi-autonomous revenue authority, there is a need for a dedicated Human Resource Specialist to facilitate the smooth transition of human resources functions. The Human Resource Manager will work closely with the Project Manager of the Revenue Authority of Belize (RAB) Establishment Project to develop strategies and processes for optimizing human resource management within the new revenue authority structure.