Item - 2017.GM23.2

The Government Management Committee:  

1.  Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping amounts) identified in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix A to the report (October 25, 2017) from the Treasurer.

2.  Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping amounts) identified in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix B to the report (October 25, 2017) from the Treasurer.

This report deals with tax appeal applications made to the Treasurer pursuant to sections 323 and 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA).  Section 323 permits Council to cancel, reduce or refund taxes in cases when, during the year, a property undergoes changes such as when it is destroyed by fire or demolished, becomes exempt from taxation, or is reclassified due to a change in use.  Under section 325 of the COTA, taxpayers can request a cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes when an error in the assessment roll is identified which results in an overcharge.

The legislation requires Council to make its decision after holding a public meeting at which the applicants and/or property owners may express any concerns.  Council has delegated authority to hear and make final decisions in respect of these matters to the Government Management Committee.

Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the upcoming meeting and Government Management Committee consideration of this staff report.