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Poll Tax Hikes

Posted on October 8, 2009 by admin

Several officials raised the possibility of a half-cent sales tax hike. If approved by voters, such an increase would bring the county’s sales tax rate to 8.75%, tying it with Alameda and Contra Costa counties’ as the highest in California.

Among those who said they may support the idea were Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a pair of county supervisors, Yvonne B. Burke and Zev Yaroslavsky.

“I’m a cynic by design,” said Yaroslavsky, current chairman of the five-member Board of Supervisors. “I’m skeptical you can get 66 2/3 ” — the percentage of favorable votes need to approve an increase — “during a recession. . . . Nevertheless, it’s a tool that has to be considered.”

A poll commissioned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority showed that two-thirds of voters would support a new transportation tax. But the poll’s first question made no mention of a subway but did mention widening eight freeways in Los Angeles County.

Villaraigosa gave a passionate speech about the subway, saying it would have among the most riders of any line in the country. He also said the project would cost $7 billion but offered no firm detail on how to pay for it. MTA estimates have put the cost of the line at $5 billion.

In his speech and in an earlier interview, Villaraigosa said a sales tax hike was an option. But around City Hall, the thinking is that he won’t make a decision on pursuing a transit tax until after Feb. 5, when voters will be asked to authorize a telephone tax that the city needs to balance its budget.

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2010 Property Tax Reassessment Notice: WHY? WHEN? HOW?

Posted on September 18, 2009 by admin

WHY?

Under provincial legislation, all properties across Manitoba are being reassessed regularly to make sure that taxes are fairly shared according to the assessed value of owned or leased properties. This is also done to ensure that the assessed values keep pace with real estate market conditions and help property owners understand and evaluate their own assessments.

WHEN?

The new assessment becomes effective in 2010, and will be used on your 2010 property tax statement. Assessment notices are being mailed in advance of the 2010 tax year. This action will benefit you as a property owner, as you will have more time to review your assessment and discuss it with an assessor. It is advantageous for the municipality too, as there will be more time to finalize assessments before the final roll is needed for tax purposes in 2010.

HOW?

Conveniently, you can get your assessment information online by visiting www.gov.mb.ca/assessment. Here, you’ll be informed about the assessment of all properties in Manitoba except in Winnipeg (Winnipeg assessments are available at www.winnipegassessment.com). You will also find answers to frequently asked questions.

Another way is to personally visit an assessor in a community near you. Assessors will hold Open Houses in many communities, offering you a convenient opportunity to discuss your assessment.

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2010 Property Tax Update

Posted on September 16, 2009 by admin

The following are types of assessment notices, you may anticipate receiving one or two of the under mentioned:

•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 imposes a business tax or fee

This updated assessment may affect your 2010 property taxes. I may suggest you to take a few minutes to scan and review this to supply you with recent information regarding land tax matters.

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Province caps rent increases at 1%

Posted on September 7, 2009 by admin

WINNIPEG – Renters will see a maximum one per cent rent hike next year, the province announced today.

That’s much lower than last year’s cap, which was 2.5 per cent.

The rent control guideline takes into account cost increases including utilities, property taxes and other expenses in running an apartment complex.

The cap applies to most residential rental property including apartments, single rooms, houses and duplexes.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Province-sets-rent-control-cap-at-1-57362362.html

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Union boss out to lunch

Posted on August 31, 2009 by admin

Union boss Mike Davidson from CUPE Local 500 says Winnipeg taxpayers should not blame any proposed future property tax increase on city workers’ pension shortfall.

In a letter to the editor in the Sun Monday, Davidson says Winnipeg has required a property tax increase for some time because of what he says are revenue shortfalls.

“The reality is that Winnipeg’s budget needs a modest tax increase to address a longstanding revenue shortfall,” writes Davidson. Continue reading →

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Why Has My Property Been Reassessed ?

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

Why has my property been reassessed ?

Under provincial legislation, all properties across Manitoba are being reassessed regularly and on an ongoing as well as regular basis.

This is being done and accomplished on a regular basis for the reasons of:

- ensure taxes are fairly shared according to teh assessed value of owned or leased properties

- ensure assessed values keep pace with current as well as accurate and timely real estate market conditions

- to help and best help property owners understand as well as evaluate their full property tax assessments

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