Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah
KOTA KINABALU : Ratepayers owe more than RM75 million in tax arrears to Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), according to Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah.
The outstanding amount comprises a tax rate of RM54.3 million, interest totalling RM19.21 million and notice payments of RM2.16 million.
“In an effort to encourage payment of these arrears, a 75 per cent discount will be given on interest and notice payments for the first quarter only, on the condition that tax arrears are paid at once,” he said in a statement Tuesday.
Sabin said a five per cent rebate on the current year’s tax is offered if taxpayers make the entire year’s payment in one lump sum on or before March 31 this year.
He said in the previous year, DBKK submitted 11 notices for tax claims totalling RM30,485.73, in addition to filing seven summons cases for execution order actions, amounting to RM64,518.24.
During the same year, a total of 68 cases from previous years were brought to court and these cases were successfully resolved resulting in a total collection of RM634,051.52.
“DBKK urges taxpayers to promptly settle their outstanding taxes to prevent any additional charges or legal consequences that may arise,” he said.
Last year, DBKK took legal action by filing 11 tax claim notices worth RM30,485.73 and initiating seven lawsuits for execution order actions amounting to RM64,518.24.
Furthermore, a total of 68 cases from previous years were resolved in court, resulting in a collection of RM634,051.52.
The mayor emphasised the importance of taxpayers explaining their tax rates to avoid interest charges and legal consequences. – Talantang
