Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property of Taxes or Payment in Lieu of Taxes - February 25th, 2025

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2025-02-25 · General Government Committee · amended

As filed

The General Government 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 (January 24, 2025) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, excluding the following applications: Ward Number Appeal Number Property Address Roll Number W14 20241313 227 LOGAN AVE 1904-08-1-430-03100 W10 20240604 135 LIBERTY ST 1904-04-1-150-00410 W4 20240449 360 DUFFERIN ST 1904-02-1-350-02700 2.

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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) in the amounts identified in Appendix B to the report (January 24, 2025) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services. 3. Approved the individual Payment in Lieu of Taxes appeal application made pursuant to Section 324 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, resulting in no Payment in Lieu of Tax reduction identified in Appendix C to the report (January 24, 2025) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services.

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As the city filed it

This report deals with tax appeal applications made to the Treasurer pursuant to Sections 323, 324, and 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 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. Section 324 permits Council to cancel, reduce or refund all or part of a payment in lieu of taxes for properties that are exempt from taxation in the circumstances described in subsection 323 (1) with necessary modifications.

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Under Section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, 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 General Government Committee. Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers or property owners advising of the General Government Committee's upcoming meeting and consideration of this staff report.

Staff recommended

The Executive Director, Finance Shared Services recommends that: 1. The General Government Committee approve 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) in the amounts identified in Appendix A. 2. The General Government Committee approve 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) in the amounts identified in Appendix B.

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3. The General Government Committee approve the individual Payment in Lieu of Taxes appeal application made pursuant to Section 324 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, resulting in no Payment in Lieu of Tax reduction identified in Appendix C.

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