Government to Come Current on All Tax Refunds in 2022, Says Governor

The Bryan administration will have done something historic when it comes current on all tax refunds owed to Virgin Islanders by next year. The administration has made paying refunds a hallmark of its strategy, which may boost Governor Albert Bryan's standing during the upcoming 2022 general election.

"We're going to catch up this fiscal year. We're going to be current this fiscal year. Before election we're going to be current," Mr. Bryan told the Consortium during a Sunday interview. "Remember we're now getting the Earned Income Tax refunded to us. So tax year 2021 is going to be easy to pay because we're getting that money back. As soon as people file we will be coming around the corner and giving people their refunds."

He added, "We've been giving out so many tax checks that it's not even special no more."