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TAXES

2008 Tax Impact

  • 2008 Budget Speech - Click here to download the budget speech.

  • 2008 Budget on spending & graph - Click here to download the budget speech.

  • Tax Impact Calculator - Click here to download an Excel worksheet to calculate Tax changes.

  • 2008 Budget Listings - Click here for a breakdown of new and changed items.

  • 2008 Grants - Click here to download the spreadsheet.

TAX INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN (TIPP) NOW AVAILABLE

WHAT IS “T.I.P.P.”?
T.I.P.P. stands for Tax Installment Payment Plan. It is an automatic bank withdrawal payment plan by which taxpayers make consecutive monthly payments for taxes rather than a single annual amount.

WHO CAN JOIN TIPP:
- Your tax account is in good standing - no arrears outstanding.
- You must have an account with chequing privileges at a financial institution.
- You do not presently pay your taxes through a mortgage company (P.I.T.)

HOW TO JOIN TIPP:
- Sign a TIPP application before the withdrawals will begin.
- You can download the application here.
- Return the application along with a sample cheque marked “VOID” to City
  Hall or mail to:

The City of Portage la Prairie,
Finance Department, Tax Division,
97 Saskatchewan Ave. East,
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 0L8

- Or fax completed application and void cheque to:

(204) 239-1532 (If faxing application DO NOT mail the original.)

Application forms may be obtained by calling (204) 239-8308 or by visiting City Hall, Portage la Prairie.

the city of portage la prairie does not charge for this service; however, normal bank charges may apply.

WHEN TO JOIN:
Applications to start the plan the following year will be received up to December 15. However, you may apply to join TIPP after the January 15th installment but prior to June 30th, with an initial payment of the missed installments paid at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions about the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP), please call (204) 239-8308,between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

2008 PROPERTY TAX PREPAYMENT
Taxes may be prepaid up to 90 % of the previous year’s net tax levy in multiples of $10.00.  The following rates of discount apply:
  

January – 2.10%  

February – 1.75% 

March – 1.40%  

April – 1.05%

May – 0.70%  

June – 0.35%
Taxes are at par for the month of July and penalties begin August 1st 2008 at a rate of 1.25% per month.

Direct Payment and e-payment options through TelPay
Click here for more information.

TAXES
 Needing information on assessment for your property or any other property in Manitoba? Click on www.gov.mb.ca/assessment.

Or check out the City’s Virtual City Hall (Click Here!) to get data on properties within the City or your own account information (with your password).


 


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