Imbert: No delay to Property Tax

The minister indicated that while he is willing to meet with representatives of these groups at an appropriate time, this does not change the Government’s position on the implementation of the tax. “In terms of the implementation of the property tax system, we do not intend at this time to postpone that date,” Imbert reiterated.

During his presentation of the Mid-Year Review in the House on Wednesday, Imbert said phase one has started with the submission of Valuation Return Forms with supporting documents by owners of residential properties on or before May 22. Imbert added that due to the postponement of this taxation over the last seven years, “Government has lost over $2.5 billion.” Later in the sitting, Barataria/ San Juan MP Dr Fuad Khan called for different property taxes for different property owners.

Khan also suggested to Imbert that this country make the US dollar its official currency.