THE Quezon City government will implement updated discounts for payment of real-property tax (RPT) beginning next year with those paying in full on or before Dec. 31 eligible for a 20-percent discount.
Mayor Joy Belmonte signed Ordinance No. SP-3179 of 2023 that amended Section 12 (d), Article 7 of the Quezon City Revenue Code.
“We are collecting more taxes to be able to give more to our QCitizens who are paying their obligation to the local government diligently and in a timely manner,” she said.
The city government implements one of the lowest real property taxes in Metro Manila, she added.
The QCitizens are assured that their taxes would be properly utilized as proven by the third consecutive unqualified opinion given by the Commission on Audit to the Quezon City government.
Under the measure, those who will pay in full their basic RPT and the additional tax accruing to the special education fund (SEF) and barangay share for the following taxable year on or before Dec. 31 will receive a 20 percent discount.
A 10 percent discount will be given to those who will settle in full their basic real property tax and the additional tax accruing to the SEF for the current year on or before March 31.
The unqualified opinion is the highest audit opinion that COA can give to a government agency, including a local government unit.
“QCitizens have nothing to worry about because their taxes will be used to further strengthen and expand our delivery of social services,
build more infrastructure, and implement necessary plans and programs,” Belmonte said.
Taxpayers may settle their obligation through 16 city treasurer’s satellite offices and branches in various parts of Quezon City.
“We have established these satellite offices to make it easier and more convenient for QCitizens to settle their taxes,” Belmonte said.