TAX DEPARTMENT
Robert Bunker, Treasurer 259-2398 ext. 225
Laurie Cordick, Tax receivable 259-2398 ext. 228
Donna Schonauer, Tax receivable 259-2398 ext. 229
Property taxes are the major source of revenue. The base for property taxation is the assessment roll. It defines classes and types of properties which are subject to taxation. The assessment roll comes from the
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
[MPAC]. The information included in this roll is then used to determine tax rates and to levy taxes. Tax rates are determined and taxes levied after the Township prepares and Council adopts an annual budget of estimated revenues and expenditures.
TAX BILL BREAKDOWN
The Township must levy and collect taxes on behalf of the County of Lanark, the School Boards and for its own purposes. In 2006, the breakdown of the tax bill in terms of funds raised is as follows: County of Lanark 33%, School Boards 20% and the Township 47%.
TAX PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments may be made by any one of the following methods:
Mail to: Township of Lanark Highlands, PO Box 340, Lanark ON K0G 1K0
In person: Municipal Office 75 George St. Lanark
We have INTERAC at the office.
NEW:Taxes can now be paid at any bank branch. ORIGINAL BILL REQUIRED.
Telephone/Internet Banking: Bank Service charges may apply.
Drop off payment in Mail Slot at Municipal office, Lanark Village (NO CASH)
Make Cheque or Money Order payable to:
"TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS"
IF RECEIPT IS REQUIRED- SEND ENTIRE BILL and a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE. Post-dated cheques will be accepted at Municipal Office ONLY.
AUTOMATIC BANK WITHDRAWALS we can arrange for automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank to be applied against your tax account - Please call
613-259-2398 X 229 for further information.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS Please notify the office as soon as possible if there is a change of address.
U.S. FUNDS: A $5.00 processing fee will be applied to payments made in
currency other than Canadian funds and will be applied against taxes owing at the exchange rate applicable on the day of receipt.
NSF CHEQUES NSF or any returned cheques are subject to a processing fee of $20.00.
OVERDUE ACCOUNTS a late payment charge of 1.25% on the total owing will be added on the first day following the due date and on the first day of each month thereafter until paid. All subsequent payments are applied to interest charges first, then to outstanding taxes. |
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