BRA announces Land Tax instalments and extended deadline

The deadline for the 10 per cent discount on 2020-2021 Land Tax bills has been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2020, and payments can now be made in three equal monthly installments.

This announcement came today from Communications Officer at the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA), Erica Lazare.

“Taxpayers are eligible for the 10 per cent discount through the installment option if the first installment is paid by September 30, 2020, and the final installment is made on or before November 30, 2020.

There is no requirement to enter into a written arrangement to benefit from the discount, as the discount will be applied when the final payment is made,” she explained.

Ms. Lazare noted that the deadline for the 5 per cent discount on Land Tax bills has also been extended to December 31, 2020, adding that a Policy Guidance Note on this matter is available on the BRA website at bra.gov.bb.

She shared the decision for the extension and recommended that persons utilise the various payment options available.

“In light of current levels of unemployment and delays with the delivery of international mail brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt it was necessary to allow more time for taxpayers to benefit from the discounts.”

The Authority has expanded its payment options which now include EZpay+ at ezpay.gov.bb, the Cave Shepherd mobile App; SurePay Online and online banking platforms of CIBC First Caribbean International Bank and First Citizens Bank.

Additionally, customers may use the drop boxes at the Authority’s payment centres for cheque payments. All cheque payments must be accompanied by the bill or have the Map Reference Number written on the back of the cheque. 

Over-the-counter payments can be made at the Authority’s locations at Bridge Street Mall, Bridgetown; Weymouth Corporate Centre, Roebuck Street, St. Michael; Holetown Public Complex, St. James; and Oistins, Christ Church, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Warrens Tower II is open from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  SurePay locations are also available. (BGIS)