Source: Tax Administration Of Jamaica

Property Owners are being reminded that they have until April 30, 2015 to pay their Property Tax for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, after which a 10% may be applied for late payment. It should be noted that Property Tax for the current year, which became due on April 1 has not been increased and therefore payment remains the same as last year.

The public is reminded that they have the option of making their property tax payments in half-yearly instalments in April and October or in quarterly instalments due April, July, October, and January. Any property tax paid in full or first instalment made after April 30 may attract the 10% penalty.

It should be noted that the 10% penalty for late payment for amounts outstanding for the 2014– 2015 fiscal period was applied on April 1, 2015, following several extensions.

Persons who are in arrears for previous years are cautioned that compliance action may be taken against them for the overdue amounts. Persons experiencing a difficulty paying the outstanding amounts are advised to visit the nearest tax office to speak with a Compliance Officer to make an arrangement to pay.

Property Owners can pay their property tax online via the recently upgraded TAJ Enterprise Portal at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. Owners are also reminded that they may check their Property Tax obligations using the Property Tax Query Online Query. The service allows property owners to log on to TAJ’s website and enter their valuation number, to check the status of their property tax, showing the last seven (7) years.

In addition to the online option, property owners are reminded that property tax payments may be made at any of the 29 tax offices across the island. Persons paying by cheque may also pay using the electronic drop boxes located in main tax offices.