You will have received one or more of the following types of assessment notices:
•a real property notice for buildings and land
•a personal property notice for certain equipment or machinery
•a business notice, if you operate a commercial enterprise and your municipality levies a business tax or fee
This updated assessment may affect your 2010 property taxes. Please take a few minutes to review your notice, including the important information on the back.
The Manitoba Government is reducing property taxes across the province by:
•increasing the Education Property Tax Credit since 1999, to $650 in 2009.
•eliminating the Education Support Levy on residential property, saving residential taxpayers $100 million annually.
•increasing the Farmland School Tax Rebate to 75% in 2009 from 33.3% in 2004.
Why has my property been reassessed?
Under provincial legislation, all properties across Manitoba are being reassessed regularly to:
•ensure taxes are fairly shared according to the assessed value of owned or leased properties.
•ensure assessed values keep pace with real estate market conditions.
•help property owners understand and evaluate their assessments.
When does this new assessment become effective?
The new assessment becomes effective in 2010, and will be used on your 2010 property tax statement. Assessment notices are being mailed well in advance of the 2010 tax year to benefit:
•you as a property owner, as you will have more time to review your assessment and discuss it with an assessor.
• your municipality, as there will be more time to finalize assessments before the final roll is needed for tax purposes in 2010.
How can I get more information about assessments?
On the Internet
You can obtain assessment information via the Internet at www.gov.mb.ca/assessment where you will find:
•answers to frequently asked questions
•assessments of all properties in Manitoba except in Winnipeg (Winnipeg assessments are available at www.winnipegassessment.com)
Meet an assessor in a community near you
As well as being available at our offices, assessors will hold Open Houses in many communities, offering you a convenient opportunity to discuss your assessment. Dates and locations for the Open Houses are listed on the back of this brochure.
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