Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says its internal system is now updated to reflect property tax liabilities for the 2024-25 period, which became due on April 1. 

This means that property owners have until April 30, to pay the unchanged tax amounts online and/or in-person without the possibility of any penalty being applied, using a wide range of alternate payment options instead of visiting a tax office.

Property owners are being encouraged to avail themselves of any of the alternate payment options available for their convenience. Taxpayers can pay their property tax via the government tax portal by using a valid credit or debit/prepaid card. 

Property owners also have the added convenience of the TAJ mobile app readily available on the go. The TAJ mobile app, which can be downloaded on the Google Play Store platform, is available only to users of Android devices at this time. 

The app allows users to conduct several property-related transactions including:

• Payments
• Search for property details by valuation and strata numbers
• View and share your payment history
• Locate the closest tax office
• View TAJ headlines, and set personal reminders for important dates to include for property tax.

Persons utilising any of the digital service channels are advised that they should have the valuation number of the property on hand when making payments. 

Taxpayers can also avail themselves of the convenience of the Mobile Tax Collection Unit, to make their property tax payments with cash or using a credit or debit card. The Mobile Tax Collection Units, operated by the Ministry of Local Government in collaboration with TAJ, are available on a schedule in specified communities.

Property tax payments can be made in full, half-yearly or quarterly instalments, and property tax liabilities may be ascertained using the TAJ’s online query feature via its website. Property owners must have their valuation number ready, to check the status of their property tax, going back seven years.