Property Tax is the collection of revenue from the government from the Owners of land and buildings to pay an amount of money based on the extent of their land and the built up area. Everyone who owns property, including individuals and industry pays property tax.
Like most other Taxes, Property Tax is imposed by government to generate revenue It is compulsory and enforceable by law.
Paying Property Tax means helping to pay for services which are provided by the government such as:
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Sanitary
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Garbage pick-up
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Roads
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Parks
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Foot Path
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And other general government services