Changes to the Assessment Act that were introduced on April 24, 2007 mean that strata hotel units will now be assessed based on their actual use. This is excellent news for many taxpayers as it will promote fairness and resort/tourism growth. Please go to the link below for the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue’s Information Bulletin on this issue and click on the article entitled “ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY CHANGES FOR STRATA HOTELS”
http://www.gov.bc.ca/bvprd/bc/channel.do?action=ministry&channelID=-8390&navId=NAV_ID_province
For further information on this topic, please contact;
Geord Holland at holland@pushormitchell.com or (250) 869-1190
James Paterson at paterson@pushormitchell.com or (250) 869-1130
Brad Cronquist at cronquist@pushormitchell.com or (250) 869-1150