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IRD Encourages Public to Pay Property Tax

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) encouraged the public to pay their property tax on time on last night's Public Eye programme.

Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Orris Thomas, and Revenue Officer, Ms. Shanika Lamont, both represented the IRD as guests, on the department of Information and Public Relation's television programme Public Eye. The IRD holds the responsibility for assessing the taxes, licences and fees due to the Government in relation to properties.

The Public Eye programme was geared towards educating the public about property tax and all procedures involved, including definition of terms used, calculation of tax and explanation of the assessment process.

The IRD senior Public Officers informed viewers that property tax is due and payable from September 1 through November 30, and that persons in arrears are charged a penalty of 20% per year for each year the taxes remain unpaid.

They also encouraged persons to pay on time, or come into the department to explain their situation and arrange a payment plan.

Property tax payments can be made at the IRD's main offices in Tortola or Virgin Gorda. Cheques, credit cards and cash are accepted. The post office branches in...Read More

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