What do I do if someone has died who receives a tax assessment from GBLT?

You do not have to report a death to GBLT

When a person dies, the municipality automatically notifies GBLT. Does an assessment need to be sent to another address? Please do notify GBLT of the change of address. Where applicable, GBLT sends a letter with a reduction.

Most taxes are reduced after death

There are two types of tax that are not reduced:

• Water system charge for residents. This tax assessment is issued with the reference date January 1st of the year. In case of a death after January 1st, the assessment amount is not reduced.
• Property assessments of municipality or Water Board. These tax assessments are issued with the reference date January 1st of the year. These amounts are not reduced after a decease.

GBLT ensures that the tax assessment is reduced by the correct amount

Was the amount already paid in full? We will refund the excess amount paid. Do you pay in instalments by direct debit? We automatically reduce the monthly amount.

Read more on paying in instalments