Head of Municipality of Kardzhali Local Tax Department, Sonya Tabakova, informed that annual property and garbage collection taxes are being collected since the 1st of March. Property tax remained same as the previous year whereas garbage collection tax rose slightly. According to the experts citizens who pay the taxes until the 30th of April will benefit from 5% discount. Collection of vehicle tax began in January. 5% discount is also valid for the vehicle tax if the payment is done until the 30th of March. The ratio of the tax collection was above 90% last year. Municipality of Kardzhali Local Tax Department wishes the anticipated value of tax income would be collected also in 2010.