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| Nobody likes paying taxes. But some taxes are even worse than others. |
Winter 2009 > Issue 73
Taxes that force people to pay more for essentials – such as their home heating and hydro bills – are particularly painful. Taxes that drive up the cost of living by increasing taxes on gas, realtors’ fees, condo maintenance fees, moving costs, home appraisals and title insurance will only increase the challenge of the current recession. Read more
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| Snowbirds’ Florida Tax Crisis |
Spring 2008 > Issue 66
Last summer, you read here about how Florida’s property tax system was rigged against snowbirds. You'll recall that the Save-Our-Homes Amendment (SOH), introduced in Florida in the 90s to protect (homesteaded) seniors on fixed incomes from losing their homes, resulted in the exact opposite effect on seasonal-resident property-owning seniors. Read more
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| Your Property Assessment and Right to a Review |
Winter 2007 > Issue 65
As snowbirds head south during the winter months, I would like to remind those who own property in British Columbia that the deadline for filing a complaint regarding your 2008 property assessment is January 31, 2008. Read more
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| Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission |
Winter 2007 > Issue 65
When Jeb Bush was governor of the state of Florida, he appointed a commission to review the property tax situation and make a report to the legislature. That commission held hearings around the state of Florida, and the Canadian Snowbird Association submitted a brief to the commission at its hearing in Tampa. Read more
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| Supporting Canada’s Pensioners and Seniors |
Fall 2006 > Issue 61
Canadian pensioners and seniors have spent a lifetime building this great country of ours. With selfless determination and dedication they established careers, raised families and paid their taxes. They set us on a path to economic success and prosperity.
Now they deserve to enjoy a long and healthy retirement. Read more
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| The Homestead Act |
Spring 2006 > Issue 58
Good public policy should recognize and reinforce the Canadian value of home ownership. A home is the biggest single investment most Canadians make, offering Canadian families long-term security and stability. Read more
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