MD of Pincher Creek releases 2018 property tax rates

Jonathan Skrimshire - Council for the Municipal District of Pincher Creek passed the 2018 property tax bylaw at their meeting of April 10. Municipal tax rates are up across the board, with mill rate increases of 4.5 percent on residential property and farmland, and 8.3 percent on non-residential property, machinery, and equipment used in the generation of power. Total municipal property taxes are up $388,173 to $10,947,850, representing a 3.7 percent increase over 2017. Tax rates for schools, seniors lodging and emergency services are also up substantially, with an increase of 7.1% in the combined residential mill rates for those services. The impact of all 2018 tax rate changes on actual tax payable will be heavily affected by substantial changes in assessment values, with residential properties being the hardest hit category.

Possible taxpayer relief for those affected by Kenow Fire

If you have been affected by the #ABfire, you may be eligible for taxpayer relief: https://t.co/zjg48QZWHo pic.twitter.com/EZyRsUUYes

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If you have been affected by the Kenow fire you may be eligible for taxpayer relief (click here for more information).

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Cancel or waive penalties or interest

The Minister may grant relief from penalty or interest when the following types of situations prevent a taxpayer from meeting their tax obligations:

• extraordinary circumstances;
• actions of the CRA;
• inability to pay or financial hardship;
• other circumstances

For more information about the circumstances that may warrant relief from penalties or interest, see Cancel or waive penalties or interest. To submit your request for relief, we recommend you use Form RC4288, Request for Taxpayer Relief - Cancel or Waive Penalties or Interest.