The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is marking Small Business Week, Oct. 20-26, with some breakfast presentations on the topic of taxes.
“Taxes over Breakfast” will take place on Oct. 23, Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 of next week. The cost is $15 plus GST per session and the events take place at Comfort Inn and Suites; breakfast is included from the hotel’s buffet.
While taxes are the topic of discussion over the three days, each presentation will have a unique focus.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Chandra Reilly, regional manager of the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency, will provide a general overview of SAMA and the three approaches to value, including discussion of the Income Approach.
Thursday, Oct. 24, Reilly will be back for a presentation on what triggers a property review and what the appeals process is.
Friday, Oct. 25, David Gillan, director of finance and deputy CAO for the Town of Battleford, will present on the topic of municipal budgets.
He will discuss how municipal budgets are prepared, how tax and utility fee increases are arrived at, the steps leading up to billing taxes including assessment changes and appeals, and what are the tax tools to municipalities.
The public is welcome to attend all of them, or any one of the sessions they choose. If they choose to attend all three, the total cost is $37.50 plus GST.
Those interested should contact the Chamber at 306-445-6226 or by email at b.chamber@sasktel.netto register.
