Assessment appeals are complex. Especially when dealing with commercial and industrial appeals, you want to deal with someone who has been there before.

I’ve worked with all three sides in assessment appeals - as an assessor, and with both taxpayers and municipalities. One important thing to remember - whether you are the taxpayer or the taxing authority: in Ontario the assessor is independent, and isn’t there to represent your interests. MPAC has professionals working on their side of the appeals, shouldn’t you have one as well?

 

 

Who am I?  I have worked at the highest levels in the property tax assessment business.  From being the lead expert on major industrial appeals, to negotiating settlements on retirement homes, warehouses, and hotels, there isn't much that I haven't done in assessment.

Experienced

What does an Ontario property tax assessment review and appeal involve?  Will it tie up a lot of your time?  A good product requires a good process.  See what is involved in having Hintikka Consulting challenge your assessment, and see how little of your time it will require.

Thorough

Why would assessments and / or property taxes be wrong? There are many issues which arise. Each property is different, and needs to be treated as such.  Issues such as functional and economic obsolescence, tax classification, and even factual errors can all lead to an inflated assessment.

Insightful