Independent Senators Urge Caution on Property Tax Impact on Vulnerable Citizens (March 2024)
Independent senators call on the government to consider the poor in society as it rolls out property tax
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – March 2024 – During a pivotal debate in the Senate on the Property Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024, a strong message emerged from the Independent Bench: prioritize the impact on the poor in society.
Independent Senators Dr. Maria Dillon-Remy and Paul Richards specifically urged the Finance Minister not to dismiss the widespread complaints and concerns articulated by a broad cross-section of citizens. Their contributions underscored the potential burden the proposed property tax could place on vulnerable households and emphasized the critical need for a more equitable approach.
This parliamentary discussion highlighted the significant social implications of the Property Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the call for the government to be more responsive to the financial realities faced by many Trinbagonians, particularly those with limited resources.
Kandace Jackson provides more details on this important report concerning the ongoing debate around property tax and its societal effects.
