TALA - IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TAX AND REFUSE TAX 2020

 

TALA TAXES - 2020  -  Invoices are in the course of issue

1  LOCAL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TAX - payable annually once you have your title deeds

This tax continues to be payable to Tala Council.  The tax is based on the 2013 property valuation [which means that those who previously had not declared any build on their land so that they only paid tax based on the land value should no longer be able to avoid payment].   The rate applied to the 2013 valuation has been calculated so that the tax payable should be very similar to that paid in previous years for the majority of people.

If you have acquired your title deeds within the last 12 months so that this is the first time you have been due to pay the tax, please take your title deeds into the council office when you go to pay so that the staff can check the information against their records.

As previously, where the property is registered in joint names, the tax will be payable by both owners, with the total tax payable split between the owners equally.

Please note that the rate applied to the 2013 value will vary between areas, and councils and municipalities in that area.

This tax is payable once you have your title deeds.   Demand notices are issued and it is the responsibility of every property owner to settle their accounts.  If you have only received your title deeds during the last 12 months it is possible that the Council office is unaware.  If you do not receive an invoice for the tax, please call into the office with your title deeds so that the tax can be traced.

Please note that payment should be made before 14^th December to avoid payment of a 25% penalty.   

2  RATES

The amount payable for rates for 2020 will be the same as last year for the majority of residents.   Notices are currently being issued.  For 2020, the taxation bands will be as follows:

A – Community Tax/Rates:

	Category	Tax
1	Luxury Villas, 300m or more with a pool	€200-€500
2	Detached houses	€170
3	Maisonettes, or houses over 2 sites on shared plot	€120
4	Single room stone village house within the village	€ 50
5	Apartments	€110
6	Pensioners with low income [less than €700 total per month*]	€ 80
7	Underprivileged families	€ 80
8	Land plots/parcels.  Co-owners charged accordingly	€ 60
9	Owners of more than one piece of land	€100
10	Small companies	€100-€500
11	Large companies	€850-€4,000
12	Radiostations, tv stations, masts/aerials, etc	€500
13	Houses under construction	€100

 14  Those who sell up and leave the island, will be due to pay based on the period of ownership of their property.

 B – Refuse Collection/Cleaning Tax and Business Tax

1	For each residential unit apart from a] and b] below	€100
	a] single room stone village houses	€ 50
	b] pensioners on low incomes [less than €700 per                       month*] and under-privileged families	€50
2	Small shops, mini markets	€150+ €100 refuse
3	Restaurants, pubs, tavernas – depending on the size of the business	€150+€100 refuse, or €250+€200 refuse
4	Coffee shops	€ 50
5	Periptero, Visteria	€400+€200 refuse
6	Pharmacy	€300
7	Monastery cafeteria	€450
8	Veterinary surgeon	€250

 

*Anyone who falls into this category must prove their income to the satisfaction of the Council.   Original bank statements [for UK and Cypriot accounts] will be required, as will written confirmation from any pension providers.   Additional documentation may be required, depending on circumstances.  If you fall into this category, please submit your details in writing to the council office.

In addition to the above:

1.Large families are entitled to a 25% discount and families with 3 children 10% for both assessments providing no other category of deduction applies.  The reduction is subject to presentation of renewed large family cards or certificates relating to dependent children.  If no large family card is available, birth certificates of all dependent children must be presented.

2.Vacant homes and homes under construction are excluded from the refuse tax.  Houses uninhabited for some time will be judged individually.

3.For each additional vacant house to the main residence, an additional €50 is payable if the taxpayer is taxed already for another house. (eg an owner is taxed on the residence where he lives €170 tax for community services and €100 refuse. If he has another house which remains vacant the owner will pay another amount for community services of €50.)

4.Single adults who work and live with their parents €50. Those who are unemployed or are students are excluded.

5. Long standing dormant companies will be taxed €50 for each apartment.

These taxes can be paid in instalments.   Please contact the Council Office before 9^th December to discuss.  Payment of the account should be made before 14 December to avoid a 25% penalty.

For those who have elected to pay by direct debit,  payment will be taken on or around the 20^th October.  This is an approximate date.  An exact date cannot be given as once the Council apply to the Banks [and this has to be done in advance], control is out of our hands.   

Payment can be made online via JCC Smart - if you prefer to pay by this method and have previously paid by direct debit, please notify Tala Council office as soon  as possible so that the direct debit can be cancelled.

Please note that if you wish to settle your account for rates and/or local immovable property tax on JCC Smart, this should be done by 14 December.   After 9 December, the accounts will have to be paid at Tala Council office, or direct to the bank.    

In early January, if accounts remain unpaid, they will be re-loaded onto JCC Smart with the non-payment levy included.  Legal action will be taken against those whose accounts remain unpaid at 31 March.