It is now possible for CNMI businesses to file their taxes online via localgov.com.<\/p>\n
The Division of Revenue & Taxation at the CNMI Department of Finance has partnered with localgov to provide this online tax filing and payment system. It serves as a tool for the CNMI to collect taxes efficiently while providing a much needed service, said division director Tracy Norita. \u201cDRT moved quickly to provide this service as a response to provide taxpayers with a safer option to file and pay taxes and to reduce in-person contact during this pandemic.\u00a0 Taxpayers who\u2019ve used this service are really excited and happy about the convenience it provides,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Localgov is\u00a0the\u00a0 third-party administrator for the Commonwealth\u2019s electronic filing and payment of locally authorized or administered taxes and fees. <\/p>\n
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the CNMI Department of Finance, had a Zoom webinar yesterday that essentially taught participants how to avail of this service. The webinar, \u201cHow to file CNMI taxes online,\u201d also featured representatives from \u201clocalgov,\u201d which has been tapped to provide the collection and accountability software not only in the CNMI but also in the U.S. mainland and other U.S. territories. <\/p>\n
According to localgov\u2019s Anne Coleman, businesses that want to access this service must first create an account in the localgov website. \u201cFill out all the information that is required and, for your second security question, it is customized, which means you would want to make your own. \u2026After you create your account, an email will be sent from localgov confirming your account,\u201d she said. \u201cAfter creating a contract and receiving a confirmation email, you will be led to the sign-in page, [where you will input your] username and password, which will take you to the main navigation page. Users will see three tabs: first tab is the managed business, in the middle is the tax forms where you will file your taxes for the municipality (in the CNMI, either Saipan, Tinian, and Rota) and a tab called \u2018tax filing,\u2019 where you can see all of the previous tax filings and payments done on this site.\u201d<\/p>\n
If one do not have access to a computer or the internet is down, the CNMI will have kiosks installed in different offices that are available to use. You may also access localgov from one\u2019s smartphones or tablets. <\/p>\n
\u201cFor many years, businesses have asked for more efficient and accessible ways to file their taxes. The online platform provided by the CNMI Department of Finance through localgov creates a convenient solution for taxpayers that could help alleviate many of the issues businesses incur with staff time and transportation as compared to filing in person,\u201d said SCC president Velma Palacios. \u201cWith more businesses filing online, it may help with recordkeeping, less staff time expended and easier processing, compared to filing in person. This is the convenience that businesses have been asking for, which the platform provides.\u201d <\/p>\n
Norita said her office will continuously work to improve the platform \u201cso we welcome the questions, feedbacks and tips to make the experience better.\u201d<\/p>\n
SCC applauds the CNMI Finance Department for moving in this direction of using technology to assist taxpayers. \u201cIf our members want to know more about specific resources, we try to make opportunities happen,\u201d she said.
\nIf you have questions and inquiries about localgov and filing taxes online, send an email to localgov representative and CNMI project coordinator Patrick D\u2019Helf at pdhelf@localgov.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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