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Bank Towers Appeal Heard June 7, 2010

Ontario's Court of Appearl head the Bank Tower's appeal on June 7, 2010. 

The Court reserved its decision.

- June 9, 2010

2010 Assessment Forum

The 2010 Assessment Forum will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the offices of McCarthy Tétrault in Toronto.

This year's speakers are Michael Gottheil (ARB), Connie Mesih (City of Mississauga), Brent King (P S Johnson Legal Services Professional Corp) and Len Tomini (MPAC).

Watch this space, and your in-box, for further information.

- March 15, 2010

Phase-In Adjustments

There is confusion in the industry concerning phase-in adjustments.

If the 2005 or 2008 current value for a property changes and there has been no physical change to the property, the phase-in of the 2008 current value will change (assuming the 2008 value is higher than the 2005 value).

Section 19.1(5) requires MPAC to give taxpayers notice of any change to their phase-ins.  There is no appeal from this notice.

For 2009 appeals, the minutes should include the adjusted phase-in, so no s.19.1(5) notice will be required.

The notices for the 2009 tax year are being mailed in January 2010.  The notices for the 2010 tax year be mailed commencing in February 2010.

- January 31, 2010