Municipal Tax Collection Software from Catalis
Catalis offers a secure, cloud-based municipal tax collection software that streamlines government tax payment processing through multi-channel, citizen-centric features including a scalable platform, a digital wallet and notification system for enhanced taxpayer engagement, and a high-speed Smart Search tool for instant, accurate tax record lookup, all designed to improve efficiency, compliance, and revenue collection.
Secure, Seamless, and Scalable Tax Collection Solutions
Empower taxpayers with a modern, multi-channel payment experience
Effortless, secure, and accessible tax payment processing is essential for government agencies. At Catalis, we’ve built a cloud-based, citizen-centric solution that simplifies tax payments while integrating seamlessly with your existing systems. Our platform enhances efficiency, improves taxpayer engagement, and ensures faster, more reliable revenue collection—so you can focus on serving your community.
Catalis Tax Payments
Key Features & Benefits
Cloud-Based Efficiency
Eliminate outdated processes with a scalable, cloud-hosted payment platform designed for government agencies. Built for security and high performance, Catalis Tax Payments ensures uninterrupted access, automatic updates, and compliance with the latest industry standards. With a reliable, always-on infrastructure, your agency can process payments securely and efficiently, regardless of volume.
Citizen Engagement Hub
Transform the way taxpayers interact with your agency. With the Catalis Tax Payments Engagement Hub, citizens can schedule payments, store payment methods in a secure digital wallet, and receive real-time SMS and email notifications. By reducing friction in the payment process, you can enhance compliance, decrease late payments, and boost taxpayer satisfaction—all while minimizing administrative workload. Taxpayers gain greater control over their payments, leading to improved financial planning and fewer missed deadlines.
Instant, Accurate Tax Record Lookup
Empower taxpayers and staff with Smart Search, a high-speed lookup tool that delivers results in under a second. Advanced filters and predictive search enhance accuracy, ensuring taxpayers can quickly find and verify their records. With near-instant response times, users can locate property tax details, assessment records, and historical payment data with ease.
Flexible Payment Options
Increase on-time payments by offering Buy Now, Pay Later options through PayPal Credit. Taxpayers can spread their payments over time while your agency receives funds upfront—ensuring consistent cash flow without added risk. By giving taxpayers more control over their payment schedules, your office can enhance compliance while reducing the burden of lump-sum payments.
Seamless Integration with Tax Systems
Designed to work with leading tax billing software, Catalis synchronizes payments in real time, eliminating errors and manual reconciliation. With built-in Escrow Payment Management integration, we streamline escrow tax payments for more accurate, efficient processing. This ensures smooth payment workflows for mortgage servicers, reducing manual effort while enhancing accuracy.
Customer Spotlight
Case Study: Jefferson County, TN
Facing mounting collections backlogs, Jefferson County needed a smarter payment solution – so they partnered with Catalis. The results? More payments, fewer costs, and 24/7 access for citizens.
More Great Features
- Digital Wallets: Accept PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
- Pay by Bank: Reduce ACH returns through a secure connection to a user’s bank account.
- Payment Reminders: Reduce missed payments with automated alerts.
- Recurring Payments: Set up hassle-free, automatic payment plans.
- Multilingual U.S. Call Center: Provide expert support in multiple languages.
- AI-Assisted IVR: Intelligent automation for faster inquiries and payments.
- PCI-Compliant & SOC 2 Type 2 Audited: Industry-leading security standards.
- Shopping Cart: Enable multi-transaction payments in a single checkout.
- Mobile Optimized: Make payments easy on any smartphone or tablet.
- Text & Email Receipts: Send instant digital confirmations for transparency.
- Cloud-Hosted: Reliable, scalable, and secure.
Empowering Governments Through Smarter Tax Collection
Catalis Tax Payments transforms tax collection with a cloud-based, citizen-first approach that enhances engagement, security, and compliance. With intuitive automation and seamless integration, your agency can increase collections, reduce administrative burden, and modernize taxpayer services.
"Our collaboration with Catalis Payments marks a significant step in modernizing the BMV’s payment systems. Their phased migration approach ensures seamless integration while delivering immediate savings to our constituents and operational benefits to our team. Catalis has been an outstanding partner, and their commitment to our shared goals solidifies their place as the right choice for managing our payment processing."
Rachel Clark, CIO, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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