The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is advising the public that they now have until June 30, 2010 to pay their property tax for the 2010 – 2011 period, before a 10% penalty will be applied for late payment. Property owners are therefore encouraged to take advantage of the extended period to make their property tax payments for the current year, failing which, the 10% penalty for late payment will be automatically applied on July 1, 2010 by the administration’s computer system.
Persons are also reminded that they have the option to make property tax payments in full or in half-yearly instalments due on April 1 and October 1 or in quarterly instalments April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1. Any property tax paid in full or first instalment made after the extended June 30 date will attract the 10% penalty.
Payments may be made at any of the 29 tax offices located across the island. It should be noted also that the major offices are equipped with electronic drop boxes which may be used to make cheque payments, instead of joining the cashier line. Persons may also pay their property tax on Saturdays between the hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Portmore tax office.
Alternately, property tax payments may be made electronically via the Tax Administration’s ePayment service at www.jamaicatax-online.gov.jm. The online payment facility offers a very convenient option as it gives access to persons both locally and overseas on a 24 hour basis. Online users need to have the valuation number(s) of the property(s) and a valid major credit card available.
Property owners in arrears for previous years are also reminded that outstanding amounts are overdue and must be paid without further delay, to avoid additional sanctions being taken.
For more information persons may contact the Tax Administration Customer Care Centre at 1-888-TAX-HELP (1-888-829-4357) (local); 1-888-GO-JATAX (1-888-46-52829) (USA); taxhelp@tasd.gov.jm or visit www.jamaicatax.gov.jm |
