2007 Interim Tax Bill Facts
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QUESTIONS:
How did you determine my 2007 interim tax bill?
What are assessment class/property codes?
What is the Provincial Reassessment Program?
How does my property assessment affect my property taxes?
Where can I find out more about my property's assessment?
Who can I talk to about my 2007 interim tax bill?
I did not receive a tax bill. What should I do?
Who do I contact if I have questions about my tax bill?
ANSWERS:
How did you determine my 2007 interim tax bill?
A: Your 2007 interim tax bill is based on 50 percent of your 2006 final tax bill.
For properties that were billed taxes for part of the year, because assessment was added during the year, we use a restated 2006 tax levy. The restated 2006 tax levy includes the additional taxes that would have been levied if the property had been levied for the entire year.
For new properties not billed taxes in 2006, we multiplied the assessed value of your property by the 2007 interim tax rate to calculate your 2007 interim tax bill.
Past due amounts on this tax bill include pre-calculated interest, which is due if your account was not paid up before January 31. Actual interest will be charged to tax accounts for past-due amounts on February 1.
If you made a payment on your account between the billing date and January 31, call Customer Services at (613) 546-0000 for an updated balance before paying your 2007 interim tax bill.
What are assessment class/property codes?
A: Assessment codes determine the appropriate tax rate(s) and school support that will be applied to your property.
- First letter: represents the tax class: R - Residential, F - Farm, T - Managed Forest
- Second letter: represents the tax liability: T - Full Taxable
What is the Provincial Reassessment Program?
A: All properties in Ontario are assessed by the province's Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). MPAC classifies properties and determines current value assessments. We use the assessed value of your property to calculate your total year's tax levy.
The Province of Ontario cancelled the annual assessment update of all properties in Ontario for 2007 and 2008 to allow time for MPAC to consider the report released by the Ontario's Ombudsman from the investigation into the transparency of the property assessment system.
How does my property assessment affect my property taxes?
A: Your property's assessment reflects market value and determines the amount of taxes you pay. All properties in Ontario have been assessed for 2007 using a base year of January 1, 2005. MPAC will only issue notices of assessment when there are changes to a property.
Where can I find out more about my property's assessment?
A: You can obtain information on your property's assessment from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) web site at www.mpac.ca or by Toll-Free Number: 1-866-296-MPAC (6722).
Who can I talk to about my 2007 interim tax bill?
A: If you have any questions about your 2007 interim tax bill, you can speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives by calling 613-546-0000.
A: Your tax bill is due on Wednesday, February 28, 2007
A: The City of Kingston offers you five convenient options for paying your property tax bill - in person, by mail, after hours, where you bank, pre-authorized debit. Click this link for details.
I did not receive a tax bill. What should I do?
A: Contact customer services at 613-546-0000 if you did not receive a tax bill.
Who do I contact if I have questions about my tax bill?
A: Contact customer services at 613-546-0000 if you have any questions about your bill.
