- Government owes $6.54 billion in VAT refunds to businesses
- Finance Minister Colm Imbert confirmed the figure in the Senate
- Opposition senator asked about issuing VAT bonds to those owed
- Imbert said consideration will be given if deemed appropriate
- Monthly payments for refunds will be based on government’s cash flow
- Cabinet approved issuance of $3 billion in VAT bonds last May to settle outstanding refunds
Source: tt.loopnews.com
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