As of Friday, November 15, 2024, Canada Post is on strike. If you typically send payments to the Town by mail, please be advised that this disruption may cause delays, which could potentially result in late fees. To ensure your payments are processed on time, we strongly encourage you to use one of the following alternative payment methods:
- Pre-Authorized Payment: Set up automatic monthly or installment payments that will be drawn directly from your bank.
- Bank Payments: Pay through your bank’s online banking services, telephone banking, or in-person at your bank.
- Online Payment via Visa/MasterCard: Use PaySimply for secure online payments.
- In-Person Payments at Town Hall: Visit Town Hall to make payments using debit, cash, or cheque.
To avoid delays in receiving your tax bills and statements please register for paperless billing at forms.ingersoll.ca/Registration-for-Paperless-Billing
The Town of Ingersoll Tax Department is responsible for the billing and collection of all Interim, Final, Supplemental tax billing and property tax rebates for all properties located within the Town. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) assigns the assessed value to your property, and the Municipality uses the assessment times the tax rate to get your tax amount.
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School Support Designation |
Property owners in Ontario are required to support a school board, even if they do not have children or their children are not currently attending school. In the case of a residential property occupied by tenants, the tenants can direct the school support for that property. By default, school support is directed to your municipality’s English Public School Board.
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How Are Property Taxes Calculated? |
Your property tax bill is made up of three components:
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Town Of Ingersoll Tax Collection Policy |
The Town of Ingersoll has a tax policy in place which outlines in detail, procedures used to administer taxes. You can access this policy by clicking Tax Policy. |
Tax Billing Due Dates |
Property Owners are billed twice a year, Interim, which is based on 50% of last year’s taxes and Final, which is based on current assessment and tax rates. Supplementary billing is also processed at various intervals during the year for property that has had assessment changes, omissions and or new builds, as well as any tax rebates, 357s, RFR’s and Section 40 refunds. INTERIM BILLING – Mailed out in January of each year. First Installment – Due last business day of February Second Installment – Due last business day of May FINAL BILLING – Mailed out in June of each year. Third Installment – Due last business day of August Fourth & Final – Due last business day of October LATE FEESPayments received after the due date are subject to penalty and interest fees of 1.25% monthly and applied the day after an instalment is due and on the first of each month thereafter. Late fees are established by the Municipal Act and Town policy and cannot be waived by Town Staff. If you do not receive a tax bill it is your responsibility to contact the Tax Office at 519-485-0120, located at 130 Oxford Street, 2ndfloor, Ingersoll, N5C 2V5, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, to ensure that we have a correct mailing address on file. Not receiving a tax bill does not omit you from paying your taxes on time and interest and penalties will apply. |
Tax Rates |
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Tax Payment Methods |
You may pay your taxes on or before the due date as follows;
There is no fee to sign up for these programs, and there will be no penalties applied if there is an outstanding balance remaining on the due dates. Any payments returned will have an NSF fee of $ 25.00 applied. After two payment returns, you will be removed from the program. Supplemental billing during the year is due outside of these plans, unless prior arrangements are made to include in the calculation of your pre-authorized amount. It is the responsibility of the property owner to notify the Treasury Department when selling their property to be removed from the plan. A cancellation form can be printed off here Cancellation Form. Instalment– Taxes are automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the day the taxes are due. You will still receive regular tax billing with the amount that will be deducted from your account on the bottom stubs. This is for your records, please do not pay. Monthly – a calculated amount based on your yearly taxes will be deducted on the first business day of each month. You will receive notification of amount and any adjustments in a letter sent out in December and in June of each year. You will not receive an interim billing in January, you will receive the final billing in June for your records, do not pay. Monthly Arrears Plan– The Town offers a preauthorized payment plan to property owners that are in tax arrears. An amount will be arranged between the owner and Tax Collector, for more information, please contact the Treasury Department to make an appointment. Interest and penalty charges are still processed on the outstanding balance. Pay Simply: Pay taxes online by Credit Card, PayPal, or Interac e-Transfer
A convenience fee will be applied to cover payment handling and processing charges. All fees are paid to PaySimply and the Town of Ingersoll does not retain any portion of the fee. You will be notified of the fee amount prior to the payment being processed. You will also receive an email confirmation of your transaction including fees paid. To ensure your payment is not late, please pay at least three (3) business days in advance of the due date. |
Tax Sale Results |
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Tax Fees |
The Town of Ingersoll has a fee policy in place which covers the following tax charges; NEW ACCOUNT – $25.00If your property is new to the tax roll, recently severed into a new lot, you will incur a onetime fee to cover the costs of set up. RETURN PAYMENT (NSF) – $25.00If your tax payment is refused or non-sufficient funds by your financial institution, including Pre-authorized payments, postdated checks, you will be charged an NSF fee. ADDITIONS TO THE ROLL – $20.00Any charges incurred through property standards, grass cutting, etc., or unpaid water and sewer billing can be added to your tax roll. TAX STATEMENTS, ACCOUNT HISTORY, TAX BILL REPRINT, TAX RECEIPT – $10.00TAX LETTERS – $25.00Letter verifying taxes paid on properties that have sold. TITLE CHANGE – $20.00For the transfer of new ownership of properties when sold. |
Tax Certificate |
Usually required when selling your property or renewing your mortgage. Cost: $50:00 Make cheque payable to: Town of Ingersoll If request is urgent, send a copy of letter and cheque to finance@ingersoll.ca |
MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) |
MPAC values the assessment on your property. For assessment inquiries; 785 Wonderland Road, S. (WESTMOUNT MALL) London, Ontario N6K 1M6 Telephone: 1-866-296-6722 Have your Roll number available. All property owners in the Town of Ingersoll should have received their Property Assessment Notice for the current year from MPAC. If you have not received your notice, please contact MPAC at the above number or location. How can I learn more about my assessment?MPAC has produced a series of videos to help property owners’ better understanding of the assessment system. Available on YouTube, the following videos were provided to municipalities as part of the municipal toolkit, and are accessible on mpac.ca |
Tax Rebate/Reduction Programs |
There are a number of ways to appeal your property assessment: Form 357/358This form may be used to request a reduction in assessment if your property ceased to be liable at the current tax class, became exempt, damage by fire or demolished, repairs and construction that lasted more than 3 months, or 358 Gross manifest error on the part of MPAC. You may download a form here 357 form or picked up at the treasury office. RFR (Request for Reconsideration)You may request MPAC to come out to your property and re-evaluate the assessment if you feel it is too high by March 31 of each year for the current year. This application is handled through MPAC, for further information on RFR’s, www.mpac.ca . Assessment Review Board ComplaintsTo file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board, the property owner must have previously filed an RFR or 357 and had a ruling. Click here for further information. Tax Rebates for VacanciesUnder By Law 23-5254, The Town of Ingersoll has deemed it appropriate to end Registered CharitiesRegistered charities which occupy property in the commercial or industrial class may be eligible for property tax rebates of 40 per cent. All those who wish to apply must have a valid registration number issued by The Canada Revenue Agency and submit an application by the last day of February following the tax year. The Registered Charities application form can be downloaded here. It is also available at the Treasury Department at the Town of Ingersoll. The tax rebate offered to charities is intended to offset property tax increases that resulted from the elimination of the Business Occupancy Tax. Qualifying charities must apply each year for the rebate. School SupportSchool Support questions or changes to board forms can be obtained at any School Office or by calling MPAC 1-866-296-6722. |
Contact Us
Lynda Thornton
Tax Collector
T. 519-485-0120 ext. 6220, Send email to the Finance Department