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Originally Posted by fotze
For people who are outraged about other people's outrage over paying more taxes, I've always wondered why they don't just add an extra $75 to the check they send in to the city. Hey, it's only $75 and I'm sure the city would take it.
The city should do a poll asking who would like the 5% rollback. Those who don't mind the taxes staying the same just pay the extra $75 dollars every year. Everyone's happy then.
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Trust me, few kick or scream about taxes better than I do.
However, it is best to kick and scream about what you are really taxed upon, and not what you imagine you are taxed upon.
THe education tax refund to the city is a whole other topic (admittedly what this thread is actually supposed to be about)
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Originally Posted by fotze
Another thing is those assessments are completely wrong in some areas, which is why I am opposed to the city milking more out of us.
Check out this one in Mount Royal:
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I agree, market value assesments are a long way from perfect, there is no question.
However, do the people in Mount Royal receive 2 - 3 times the city services than I do in Mckenzietowne?
Or should they pay more taxes just because they can afford to?
Also remember that the sale price will impact the property's assement for the following tax year as well as raising the assesments for the surrounding properties.
A more productive discussion would provide better alternatives to the current tax scenario rather than dwell on perceived tax imbalances which existed under previous scenarios as well.
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Originally Posted by White Doors
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If your home appreciates at the city average rate, your tax-neutral assessment will not change.
Your tax will only be increased if council raises the tax rate.