Calculate AMC Property Tax in Ahmedabad & Online Payment

The tax levied on all tangible real estate properties like houses, offices, etc., which an individual holds is a property tax. This tax is a major source of revenue for the government.

The collection of revenues helps the respective government to provide basic amenities to its citizens.

In the same manner, Ahmedabad residents have to pay property tax annually to their municipal corporation.

In this article, we describe the calculation, payment procedures and other details surrounding the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax.

Without any delay, let's begin!

The responsibility of managing the civic administration and infrastructures of Ahmedabad lies on the AMC. To set zero litigation, the AMC has been introducing new strategies like municipal bonds and new tax reforms. Taxpayers from this location can calculate the AMC property tax online by visiting the official website of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

Here are the steps to follow to calculate property tax in Ahmedabad.

• Step 1: Visit the official website and go to ‘Corporation’. Then select ‘Departments’, ‘Assessment’ and Tax Collection Department.
• Step 2:  Scroll down and download the 'New Assessment Form'. Submit details on your property, location, usage, building details, etc.
• Step 3: Calculate your property tax by clicking the "Evaluate Tax" tab.

In addition to this, it is vital to note the property details thoroughly to understand the tax calculation process better.

The manual process to calculate AMC property tax is as follows:

Area x Rate x X equals property tax (f1 x f2 x f3 x f4 x fn)

Where,

• f1 = the importance of the property’s location.
• f2 = weighted consideration of the property type
• f3 = the weighting assigned to the property’s age
• Residential buildings come with more weightage (f4).
• fn = the amount of weight given to the property’s user.

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Read on to learn more about the AMC property tax payment!

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax payment is simple and easy due to the online and offline modes. We explain both the modes in the following section for convenience.

Online Method:

Here are a few steps to follow:

• Step 1: Open the official website of AMC.
• Step 2: You will find an "Online Services" tab. 
• Step 3: Click on it to view a drop-down menu. Choose the "Online Services without Login" option. 
• Step 4: Another drop-down menu will appear. From there, you have to choose the "Tax Department" option. 
• Step 5: Click on "Pay Property Tax." You will land on a page where you must enter your tenement number and click the "Search" tab.
• Step 6: On the next page, enter details like name, address, pending dues, etc.
• Step 7: Now click on the "Pay" tab.
• The screen will display a reconfirmation page, where you can check the details and amount you must pay and submit your mobile number and email ID.
• Step 8: Upon clicking "Confirm," you will reach the payment gateway. You can select your payment mode from options like - credit, debit, net banking, etc. 

Once you complete the payment, note the Transaction Reference Number as an acknowledgement.

Apart from AMC tax payment in online mode, one can opt for an offline transaction following the given procedure.

Offline Method:

The steps to follow for offline payment are as follows:

• Step 1: Visit one of the 58 civic centres for tax payment.
• Step 2: You can initiate payment by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, demand draft, etc.
• Step 3: Collect the AMC property tax receipt from the representative for future reference.

Additionally, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax is collected half-yearly. Bills should be paid before 31st March for the first half. As for the second half, the due date is 15th October.

After payment, one can download the AMC tax bill payment receipt in the following manner:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of AMC.
• Step 2: Select the "Online Service" tab. From the drop-down menu, click "Quickpay" and "Payment Receipt" consecutively.
• Step 3: Choose a service name and select "Property Tax." Enter the tenement number in the respective field and click "Search."

Click on the "View" option against your receipt. It will open a separate page where you can save the same as PDF for future reference.

The following institutions can enjoy tax exemption under AMC.

• Temples, mosques and other religious institutions.
• Graveyards and crematoriums.
• Madrasa, Pathshala and other educational institutions.
• Public baths.

As per the latest news, under interest rebate scheme, citizens who pay their property tax between January 6th and 31st will receive an 80% rebate on tax interest for residential properties. However, citizens will receive a 60% rebate for non-residential properties.

If you pay tax in February, you will get a 75% rebate on interest for residential and 55% for non-residential properties. If you pay your tax in March, you will get a 70% interest rebate for residential and 50% for non-residential properties.

However, this rebate scheme encourages taxpayers to pay their taxes within the time period.