- Finance Minister Colm Imbert clarifies delay in VAT refund payments to SMEs
- Delay was due to cash flow issues, not bureaucracy
- Decline in revenue from oil and gas sector led to limited cash flow
- Government had to prioritize expenditure and delay VAT refunds
- Oil and gas prices recovered in November and December
- Sufficient cash flow now to fulfill commitment to SME VAT refunds by end of January 2025
Source: tt.loopnews.com
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