Taxation

We offer several tax payment options for your convenience:

Ø Pre-authorized Payment Plan:

·       The payment date for pre-authorized debit is the last day of each month, starting from January 31^st to December 31^st of each year

·       To enroll in this plan, please complete this form.

·       The pre-authorized debit amount will be equal monthly payments of the total tax levy and/or outstanding taxes for the current year.

·       A void cheque is required for this payment option.

·       All prior year’s taxes must be paid to avail of this plan.

Ø  Post-Dated Cheques Payment Plan:

·       The payment date for post-dated cheques is the last day of each month, starting from January 31^st to December 31^st of each year.

·     The form for this payment option can be picked up at the Town Hall.

·     The post-dated cheque amount will be equal monthly payments of the total tax levy and/or outstanding taxes for the current year.

Ø Additional Payment Information:

·       You can make payments at the Town Hall from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. We accept cash, debit, cheque (please make cheques payable to the Town of Gander)

·       Payments can also be made through your bank account online by setting us up as a payee or be E-Transfer. For E-transfer, please use accountsreceivable@gandercanada.com as the email address. For both online payment types, please make sure the payment includes your roll number and/or property address to ensure correct posting.

·       You can pay by credit card online using an external service (Plastiq) at the following link: https://www.plastiq.com. To pay by credit card for the first time, you must create a personal Plastiq home page, search for ‘Gander” and select ‘Property Tax’. You will need your tax account number, found on your tax invoice. Please note, a fee will be charged by Plastiq.

·       Interest of 12% per annum will be charged on accounts that are overdue.

Ø Important Note:

·       Accounts that are not set up on a Payment Plan or paid in full by March 31^st will be charged interest of 12 % per annum.

Download the application for a reduction

Residential Tax Reductions Taxpayers are eligible for the following reduction in their annual residential property and water/sewer taxes provided that the Total Income into the household is less than that shown. Income is deemed to be income from all sources and includes basement apartment rental income, interest income and also includes the income of all owners:

ANNUAL INCOME                                          REDUCTION 

0.00 - $20,750                                                    50% 

$20,751 - $22,500                                               40% 

$22,501 - $24,500                                               20% 

$24,501 - $27,000                                               10% 

The annual income used to evaluate this reduction application will be the previous year's income.

For questions and concerns, contact the Taxation Office at 651-5907 or e-mail accountsreceivable@gandercanada.com.