Outa calls on municipalities to reduce property rates during Covid-19 lockdown

Via timeslive.co.za

Municipalities are legally permitted to offer relief to residents during the lockdown through exemptions, reductions and rebates on property rates, says Outa.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has called on South African municipalities to reduce property rates during the lockdown.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant financial impact on businesses and individuals and will continue to do so for several months to come.