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Taxes
Municipal budget season means a preview of tax hikes in Kamloops, Okanagan
It’s municipal budget season so Kamloops and cities around the Okanagan have begun releasing property…
Why is a new home in Kelowna so expensive? Here’s a few reasons
KELOWNA – When it comes to building new homes, developers have a lot of stuff…
Kelowna’s final tax rate lower than expected
KELOWNA – The average Kelowna taxpayer will have to fork out $81.49 more in property…
Kelowna city council exploring ways to fund roads, parks and civic buildings
KELOWNA – Developers are going to be hit first but everyone paying to use a…
Speculation and vacancy tax exemption forms are in the mail
Kelowna and West Kelowna residential property owners will soon be getting letters from the province…
Kamloops realtors expect to see benefits of being largest city to escape speculation tax
KAMLOOPS – The Tournament Capital is the largest city left out of the province’s speculation…
Vernon mayor handed fine for improper tax filings
VERNON - Vernon mayor Akbal Mund has been ordered to pay a fine after some trouble with his taxes. The mayor pleaded guilty to one count of failing to comply with the Income Tax Act in Vernon Provincial Court Thursday, Dec. 17. A second count was stayed, and Mund was handed a $1,000 fine. “The...
Regional district budget down this year, but could have dropped further
KELOWNA - The Central Okanagan Regional District will spend $59.4 million of your tax dollars this year and you’re welcome to say something about it. “There is an opportunity for the public to address the board regarding the 2015-19 financial plan,” said spokesman Bruce Smith. “They don’t have to preschedule or anything. There is a...