The City of Quinte West TAX QWEST ~ MPT Calculator has been updated to reflect the 2011 Tax Rates that were passed by Council for the City of Quinte West on May 3, 2011.
The TAX QWEST ~ MPT Calculator is the City’s innovative online interactive property tax calculator developed by City staff for use by the residents of the City of Quinte West, potential new residents and developers.
To see a detailed breakdown of General and Area Levy expenditures by service type as well as a comparative analysis of individual property tax calculation for 2010 and 2011, simply select your ward and tax class and enter your 2010 assessment and your 2011 current value assessment.
Click here to view 2011 Municipal Tax Rates
1. Please note that TAX QWEST is a property tax calculator for demonstration purposes only and does not include any additional charges or credits that may be applicable to the subject property (for example, local charges – street lighting).
2. The tax rates used in TAX QWEST are for the current taxation year. The tax rates are updated annually towards the end of May. Therefore, from January to the end of May TAX QWEST inquiries will be based on the previous years’ tax rates.
3. All properties in a capped property tax class (Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial) are subject to possible charges or credits resulting from Bill 140 – Capping (formerly Bill 79). TAX QWEST is only valid to calculate base taxes before capping calculations.
4. Any questions regarding your Current Value Assessment should be directed to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at 1-877-474-1224.
5. If you do not know what the tax class is for your property, please contact the City of Quinte West at 613-392-2841 and ask for the “Tax Department”.
6. If you do not know what ward your property is located in please click here to see a PDF map illustrating the four Wards of Quinte West. If you want to see a more detailed map of your property please visit www.quintewestmaps.com and see the City's international award winning GIS mapping application.
7. "NEW FEATURE" Don't know your property assessment? Just check your last tax bill from the City or click on the City's GIS Property Search and type in your address. Your latest assessment information will be displayed.
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The TAX QWEST application uses the City of Quinte West Council approved local tax rates and tax rates established by the Province of Ontario for education purposes for the year 2011.
The amounts shown on TAX QWEST are estimates only. Final tax amounts are mailed out annually in early July and may vary from the amounts illustrated in TAX QWEST.
Due to the various tax rates in Quinte West, the complexity of tax calculations, tax policy and provincial legislation, TAX QWEST does not include the following:
1. Capping as legislated by the Province.
2. Local Improvements and associated administrative fees
3. Special area rated services
4. Various tax rebate programs
5. Any adjustments to taxes such as ARB’s, 357’s, Minutes of Settlements, Supplementary Taxes, etc.
The City of Quinte West cannot be held responsible for any legal liabilities arising from the use of TAX QWEST as it is an estimator only. For more information, please email alisonj@quintewest.ca.
To estimate your 2010 to 2012 Property tax based on the new MPAC assessments. Please click on the image below.
