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Overview

A client state sought to modernize its property tax collection system to enhance revenue generation, improve transparency, and streamline citizen services. CSM Tech implemented a Digital Property & Holding Tax System, revolutionizing tax assessment and payment processes while driving efficiency for both citizens and government authorities.

Challenges

Lack of a Centralized Tax Database

Urban local bodies (ULBs) struggled to track taxable properties, resulting in poor revenue collection.

Manual & Time-Consuming Processes

Property assessments required physical verification, leading to inefficiencies and errors.

Limited Transparency & Accountability

Paper-based workflows resulted in tracking difficulties, process delays, and opportunities for discrepancies.

Restricted Payment Accessibility

Citizens had to visit municipal offices for tax payments, leading to inconvenience and low compliance.

Solution: A Smart, Digital Tax System

CSM Tech developed and deployed a cloud-based, fully automated Property & Holding Tax System for a smart city in the client state. The solution digitized the entire tax lifecycle, from assessment to payment, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency.

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Key Features & Functionalities

  • 01. Online Property Assessment – Citizens can apply for new property assessments and reassessments due to modifications or new construction.
  • 02. Automated Approval Workflow – Tax assessment requests progress through a structured hierarchy, ensuring quick and transparent approvals.
  • 03. Digital Tax Calculation – The system automatically computes tax liability based on property usage, size, and valuation.
  • 04. Unique Holding Number Generation – Each assessed property receives a unique identification number for tracking and management.
  • 05. Real-Time Notifications & Alerts – Property owners receive SMS/email updates on assessment progress, due payments, and deadlines.
  • 06. Multiple Payment Channels – Integrated payment gateways support online transactions via credit cards, debit cards, net banking, e-wallets, and POS-enabled cash collection.
  • 07. Advanced Analytics & Dashboards – Municipal administrators gain insights through real-time data visualization on tax collections, compliance trends, and defaulters.
  • 08. MIS & Performance Tracking – Custom reports help ULBs monitor collection performance and enhance revenue strategies.

Unique Value Proposition

Efficiency & Accuracy

Eliminated manual inefficiencies, reducing tax assessment time by over 50%.

Enhanced Transparency

Digital workflows improved accountability and minimized revenue leakage.

Citizen Convenience

Enabled seamless online tax payments, reducing in-person visits to government offices.

Scalability

Designed to accommodate future expansions, allowing more municipalities to adopt the system.

Revenue Growth

Improved property tax compliance and collection rates, increasing municipal revenues.

Benefits & Business Value

  • Improved Revenue Generation – Increased tax collection through automation and better compliance tracking.
  • Operational Efficiency – Reduced manual workloads and assessment processing time with automated workflows and digital approvals.
  • Enhanced Transparency & Accountability – Digital records and audit trails minimized errors and revenue leakage while ensuring trust in municipal operations.
  • Greater Citizen Convenience – Enabled online assessments, payments, and real-time alerts—eliminating the need for physical visits to government offices.
  • Scalable for Wider Adoption – Successfully deployed across multiple municipal zones, supporting future expansion.
  • Data-Driven Governance – Advanced dashboards and MIS reporting empowered city administrators with insights to improve tax performance and planning.
Impact

Impact

Since its launch in January 2020, the Property & Holding Tax System has delivered tangible benefits to all stakeholders:

  • $600,000 collected in less than a year (FY 2020-21).
  • $46,000 collected in August 2020 alone.
  • Over 98,000 properties assessed across multiple municipal zones.
  • Significant reduction in assessment and payment processing time.
  • Increased taxpayer participation due to user-friendly digital payments.

Conclusion

The transformation has set a benchmark for digital governance, empowering municipalities with a robust tax collection framework while simplifying compliance for citizens. Learn how CSM Tech can optimize your tax administration system today!

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