Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. has selected Gizette L. Canegata-Thomas, Esq. as the next Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue.  As an eleven year veteran, Attorney Thomas is no stranger to the Bureau.  Attorney Thomas has experience in almost all aspects of the workforce within the Bureau of Internal Revenue.  For the past seven years, she has successfully managed the St. Croix office in the position of Deputy Director for St. Croix.  Prior to heading the top level position in the St. Croix district, Attorney Thomas served as the Associate Counsel for St. Croix office.  Attorney Thomas received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Hampton University .  Her knowledge of both accounting and law makes her an outstanding selection for the position.

  Attorney Thomas is excited about being chosen to head the premiere tax agency and has already set her policy in place for a successful administration.   Attorney Thomas states that " it is my endeavor to continue to foster a commitment to the Bureau's mission of enhancing voluntary compliance, ensuring quality service through taxpayer education and consistent application of the laws.   Further, my goal is to ensure that the Bureau continues to be a premier tax administration agency, technologically and in the quality and efficiency of service provided to our taxpayers.  The staff will be trained to provide professional, courteous, and responsive service; recognizing that the customer is always our first priority.  The Bureau will increase communication of tax responsibilities, laws, and other pertinent information to the community to promote voluntary compliance with the tax laws."