Tax Administration Jamaica: Paying property taxes online

TAX ADMINISTRATION Jamaica (TAJ) continues to make it easier for persons to pay property tax online. You can now pay property tax your way: You choose!

• TAJ Online: jamaicatax.gov.jm

• TAJ Mobile App (available through Google Play & for Android users only)

• Mobile Tax Collection Unit (as scheduled)

• NCB Online Banking

• Scotia OnLine or Mobile App

To pay via the TAJ Tax Portal online persons need:

• A credit card or debit card with credit card features (for TAJ Online and mobile app)

• Email Address

• Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)

• Valuation number (in reference to property tax)

HOW TO MAKE A PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ONLINE

Go to Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) website at www. jamaicatax.gov.jm.

1. LOGIN: On the home page of the website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm, click on the ‘Login’ tab or the ‘Client Login’ mini banner ad.

2. SIGN IN: Enter username and password, if you already have an account to make payment. If you DO NOT have a login, create account to make payment (follow the instructions provided carefully).

3. MAKE A PAYMENT: From the home bar, click the ‘eServices’ tab, then select option ‘pay property tax’ below.

4. ENTER PAYMENT DETAILS NOW:

• The valuation number.

• For strata properties, you will be required to enter your strata lot number in the slot provided, or zero if not a strata.

• Select ‘Fiscal Year’ to be paid.

• Select ‘Show Amount’.

• Enter the payer’s name or TRN in the ‘Paid By’ space provided.

You (can) are now able to view (information in) the amount to be paid.

• Select the option ‘Add to Today’s Tax Total’ if you intend to pay the entire amount showing; if not, you may adjust the amount to be paid and select ‘Recalculate’ and/ or ‘Add to Today’s Tax Total’.

NB: If you wish to add another tax year or valuation number, select ‘ADD OTHER TAXES’ AND REPEAT STEP 4.

5. NOW YOU ARE AT THE SECTION ENTITLED DECLARATION OF REVIEW

• Review the information on the page ‘TODAY’S TAX TOTAL’ carefully, then tick the ‘Declaration of Review’ box to agree that the information is correct.

• Select ‘Pay Taxes’ to continue to the payment section.

• You will be required to review and confirm the amount to be paid.

• Enter credit card information and make payment.

6. PROOF OF PAYMENT: Once the payment is completed, you may email or print the Statement of Payment for your records.

7. SIGN OUT: Once you have completed the transaction, remember to sign out and close your browser.

For further information persons may contact the Tax Administration’s Customer Care Centre at 888-Tax-Help (888-829-4357) tollfree or visit the website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.