Shunda Strachan
Bahamasgovernment officialFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Shunda Strachan is the head of the Department of Inland Revenue in The Bahamas, and she was involved in the legal proceedings regarding the auction of property owned by Miller Enterprise Ltd, which was sold to recover tax arrears despite the company's attempts to contest the sale.
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Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue chief, was mentioned in relation to the tax rate discussions.
Realtors warn Bahamians face higher tax rate than foreignersBahamas· 2026-06-19
Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue's controller, said increased enforcement against vacation rental owners who have not registered their properties with the tax authority will begin early in the New Year.
Vacation rental crackdown set for launch in early 2026Bahamas· 2025-12-05Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s controller, asserted that the VAT Act changes explicitly prohibit VAT deductions.
Businesses being ‘taxed to the point of stagnation’Bahamas· 2025-12-02
Shunda Strachan is the acting controller of the Department of Inland Revenue who conducted consultations with liquor establishments.
Liquor vendors need ‘compelling reason’ to be near school, churchBahamas· 2025-11-25
Shunda Strachan is the controller of the Department of Inland Revenue and presented a shortened process for hotels regarding liquor registration.
Hotels seek ‘red carpet, not red tape’ over liquorBahamas· 2025-09-29
Shunda Strachan is the Department of Inland Revenue's controller who announced the new liquor licensing reforms.
Window and ‘take away’ liquor sales to be banned, Govt warnsBahamas· 2025-09-26Shunda Strachan, acting director, revealed there were large enterprises like Sandals that owe government in taxes.
DPM eyes Sandals' Exuma progress as tax row easesBahamas· 2025-09-16
Shunda Strachan served as the acting VAT comptroller in the context of the tax compliance issues faced by Conch & Coconut.
Briland tourism business in ‘maximum’ $320k fineBahamas· 2025-09-15
Shunda Strachan, DIR’s acting comptroller, highlighted concerns about noise pollution from bars and liquor stores.
Anger at $100 registration fee for liquor store ownersBahamas· 2025-08-28
Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s acting controller, said liquor stores and bars must register and pay a $100 fee prior to applying for a Business Licence.
Liquor stores face DIR registration next monthBahamas· 2025-08-08Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s acting controller, discussed the need for Bahamians to report undeclared short-term vacation rentals.
Report undeclared vacation rentals to tax authorities, Bahamians toldBahamas· 2025-08-08Shunda Strachan, the tax authority’s acting controller, said action will soon be taken against foreign-owned vacation rentals in the Family Islands that have failed to register.
Briland among targets for vacation rental crackdownBahamas· 2025-08-08Shunda Strachan is described as the Department of Inland Revenue’s acting controller, who will evaluate exemption requests.
‘Serious discomfort’: Superwash expansion hit by $1m VAT reformBahamas· 2025-08-05
Shunda Strachan, the VAT comptroller and Department of Inland Revenue chief, was warned by BREA about the compliance burden imposed on its members.
Realtors compared to ‘plane in holding pattern’ on VAT moveBahamas· 2025-06-19
Shunda Strachan is the VAT comptroller responsible for overseeing VAT refunds.
'Cloak and dagger' Budget backfires over VAT reclaimBahamas· 2025-06-04
Acting director Shunda Strachan revealed there were large enterprises like Sandals that owe government in taxes.
Sandals properties listed for auction ‘by mistake’Bahamas· 2025-05-19
Shunda Strachan, the Department of Inland Revenue’s head, in a March 3, 2025, affidavit, revealed: 'The property was sold at public auction.'
Court rejects tax auction bar; property already soldBahamas· 2025-05-14
