Tuineje approves changes to two bylaws to modernise tax collection and local finances

Tuineje Town Council approved changes to two municipal bylaws at an extraordinary and urgent meeting held on Wednesday, 11 November, with the aim of modernising tax collection and the municipality’s local finances.

Mayor David Herrera described the move as a “strategic step” for the local administration. The agreement updates the General Bylaw on Management, Collection and Inspection and the Fiscal Bylaw Governing the Fee for the Urban Solid Waste Management Service.

The changes bring the Town Council’s operations into line with the operational standards of the Tenerife Tax Consortium. According to the mayor, this will mean “greater administrative efficiency, improved services and full legal certainty around the tax calendar for our residents”.

The council said the main aim of the update is to make it easier to meet tax obligations and improve support for families and taxpayers in the municipality.

5% discount on taxes paid by direct debit

Noelia García, the councillor responsible for Economy and Finance, explained that the new agreement provides for a 5% discount on the net amount due for those who make a single annual payment of periodic taxes by direct debit.

The measure covers municipal taxes and fees including property tax (IBI), vehicle tax and the refuse collection fee.

The Town Council has also introduced an exceptional 5% discount for 2026 to ensure that no taxpayer loses this benefit during the technical transition between IT systems.

More flexibility to defer and pay debts in instalments

Another change raises to €30,000 the threshold below which a bank guarantee is not required to apply for tax debt deferrals or payment by instalments.

The Town Council said the measure is intended to improve cash flow for families and small and medium-sized businesses by giving them greater flexibility in meeting their tax obligations.

Councillor Noelia García said the measures form part of an ongoing effort to improve local administration.

“We are continuing to take steps towards a municipality that responds to the needs of its population, including on tax matters,” she said.

More efficient tax administration

The mayor of Tuineje stressed that the approved changes are intended to modernise administrative procedures and provide a more streamlined tax collection system tailored to residents’ needs.

“The most important thing about this measure is the direct benefit for families and taxpayers in Tuineje,” David Herrera said.

He concluded that the aim is to move towards “more effective and fairer tax administration that actively supports those who meet their tax obligations”.