Assessment and Property Tax Overview 101

Assessment and Property Tax Overview 101
Series # 1 Description: Assessment and Property Tax Overview 101
This session is designed to meet the needs of property tax practitioners who are seeking practical input and strategic advice on a host of issues including, but not limited to: property assessment, assessment base management, tax policy development and implementation, tax protection mechanisms, property tax administration, tax relief programs and special treatment provisions. Emphasizing a “best practice” approach to managing the revenue side of the property tax equation, these sessions are not to be missed by municipal finance professionals looking to achieve or exceed minimum compliance in these key areas of responsibility.

What You will Learn and Subject Matter to be Covered:
  • An introduction to the Ontario property tax environment, including key concepts, terms, organizations and roles of the Municipality, the Province, MPAC, the ARB and the taxpayer
  • Approaches to Property Valuation
  • The Assessment Cycle, Phase-In and Adjusting Phased Values
  • Overview of the annual tax administration cycle
  • Discussion of the Special Purpose Business Property Assessment Review (SPBPAR) Exercise and implications for Ontario’s assessment and property tax regime

Who Should Attend:
Local government staff that are responsible for the assessment and property tax functions who need to be aware of recent and pending changes affecting these practice areas.

Benefits of Attending: Participants can expect to:
  • Gain a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities and the sphere of jurisdiction of key stakeholders in the property tax process
  • Understand core concepts related to assessment and property taxation
  • Prepare for emerging trends affecting the municipal community

Webinar Leader:
Carla Nell - Vice-President, Municipal and Stakeholder Relations. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Her role focuses on strengthening relationships through proactive outreach and collaboration as MPAC begins to deliver on the 2016 Assessment Update.
With more than 24 years of experience working in the municipal sector, she brings a unique blend of experience in municipal finance, taxation and assessment matters.
Discounted member price: 89.00
129.00
You could save: 31%

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