14/11/2013

First Local Property Tax Deadline Reached

The deadline for filing a written return for the Local Property Tax is today, with written returns postmarked for today accepted as 'on time'.

It is understood that returns have been filed for over 300,000 properties.

The next deadline is November 27 and will involve making a return online using property ID and PIN.

A Local Property Tax helpline has been set to assist people and answer queries. The helpline is open from 8am until 8pm and can be reached on 1890 200 255.

(MH/IT)

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