To effect payment customers have to access the Inland Revenue website and go to the On-Line Payment Page. Then one has to key in the Payment Reference, which is printed on the Provisional Tax Payment Form in the appropriate field and carry on from there.
The Payment Reference has been designed to incorporate all the information required/necessary for the payment to take place. After one enters/keys in the Payment Reference number the website will display all the details of the payment one is effecting.
This facility utilises the electronic Payment Gateway (ePG) implemented by Government, which has in-built security features that safeguard the confidentiality of the personal information as well as the details of the credit/debit card used for payments. The ePG currently accepts the following cards: VISA, Mastercard, and Bank of Valletta Cashlink Card.
Customers using this service who provide an e-mail address will be notified by e-mail with the details of the payment effected and the transaction reference. A formal receipt by the normal postal service will also be sent. After effecting payment a transaction reference will be given.
This must be quoted in the future if any queries arise. Such a system ensures that one does not make mistakes in the inputting of information, as the website incorporates the checking of customer details features.
The Department of Inland Revenue encourages its customers to use this service as it offers a number of benefits including cutting down on time-wasting and the squandering of other resources.
Those utilising this service will not need to go the Department and queue, be assured that the payment is effected on time, not incur unnecessary penalties, and will receive immediate confirmation of payment. For further information one may consult the Department's website www.ird.gov.mt.
Quelle: Malta Independent, 16.08.2004
