The current domestic rating system is arcane, difficult to understand and difficult to calculate.
That's according to Treasury minister Eddie Teare, who launched a public consultation last month about potential reforms.
Under the proposals, owners would have to declare their property value themselves, and the rates due would be based on a banding system.
But, speaking on Manx Radio's Talking Heads programme, Mr Teare admitted the new system could cause problems:Clip 1
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