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Tax Recovery

Enforcing payment of due taxes

Ensures recovery of unpaid taxes, enforces collection procedures, and applies legal measures when necessary.

What We Do

Ensures recovery of unpaid taxes and enforces collection actions

The Tax Recovery Division is responsible for collecting outstanding provincial tax debts and implementing enforcement procedures against delinquent taxpayers. It defines collection strategies, sets performance objectives, and coordinates efforts across the Directorate to maximize revenue inflow. The division plays a key role in ensuring fiscal discipline by recovering tax arrears and minimizing losses from unpaid obligations.

It oversees operations such as account reconciliation, issuance of payment notices, coordination of enforcement agents, and delivery of official clearance certificates. The division also analyzes recovery data, manages statistics on receivables, and leads legal processes for uncollectible debts. Through its systematized recovery framework, it reinforces the authority of tax laws and enhances provincial financial stability.

Services Offered

Oversees recovery of unpaid taxes and enforcement procedures

This division manages recovery of outstanding tax debts through strategic collection and enforcement. It ensures funds owed to the province are secured efficiently.

Debt Collection

Implements procedures to collect overdue taxes from individuals and businesses while maintaining a registry of outstanding balances.

Recovery Strategies

Designs and executes action plans for recovering large or persistent debts using administrative follow-ups and enforcement tools.

Legal Enforcement

Works with fiscal bailiffs to pursue legal recourse against defaulting taxpayers, including seizure of assets and legal notices.

Payment Clearance

Issues payment receipts and clearance certificates confirming that all outstanding obligations have been fully settled.

Account Reconciliation

Verifies, corrects, and updates taxpayer accounts by reviewing credits, payments, and charges to eliminate accounting discrepancies.

Statistical Reporting

Tracks recovery performance metrics, prepares financial summaries, and supports planning through trend and compliance analysis.

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Our Process

A step-by-step guide to how we deliver this service

The Tax Recovery Division operates through a structured collection process. It identifies overdue taxes, applies legal measures, manages taxpayer accounts, and tracks results to ensure the efficient recovery of unpaid provincial revenue.

Identify Outstanding Debts

Systematic reviews are conducted to detect unpaid balances across all taxpayer categories.

Issue Recovery Notices

Official reminders or final notices are sent to debtors outlining deadlines and legal consequences.

Engage Recovery Agents

Fiscal officers or bailiffs initiate recovery actions, which may include follow-up visits or court enforcement.

Receive & Process Payments

Settlements are registered, and receipts or clearance certificates are issued to compliant taxpayers.

Reconcile & Update Accounts

Taxpayer accounts are reviewed and adjusted to reflect payment activity and remove outdated debts.

Generate Recovery Reports

Monthly reports are prepared to analyze collection trends, non-compliance, and enforcement efficiency.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about this service

It ensures the collection of unpaid taxes, manages legal enforcement, and monitors recovery performance across all sectors.

You may receive an official notice or consult your taxpayer account at the nearest tax center or recovery office.

Yes. Depending on the amount owed and your taxpayer history, you may apply for a structured payment arrangement.

Legal action may follow, including enforcement measures such as asset seizure or court summons.

Once all debts are paid, the division issues an official certificate confirming your full compliance.

Yes. Taxpayers may contest recovery measures by submitting a written objection within the allowed timeframe.

What does the Tax Recovery Division do?

It ensures the collection of unpaid taxes, manages legal enforcement, and monitors recovery performance across all sectors.

How do I know if I have unpaid taxes?

You may receive an official notice or consult your taxpayer account at the nearest tax center or recovery office.

Can I negotiate a payment plan?

Yes. Depending on the amount owed and your taxpayer history, you may apply for a structured payment arrangement.

What happens if I ignore a recovery notice?

Legal action may follow, including enforcement measures such as asset seizure or court summons.

How do I get a tax clearance certificate?

Once all debts are paid, the division issues an official certificate confirming your full compliance.

Are recovery actions appealable?

Yes. Taxpayers may contest recovery measures by submitting a written objection within the allowed timeframe.

Payment plans and recoveries

Highlights

Notices

Payments

Plans

Penalties

Settlements

Assistance

What Next?

Request received

Recovery officer reviews request

Review in progress

You’ll get an updated balance

Response sent

Guidance on repayment will follow