Budget and Finances
The Clerk-Treasurer manages all the accounting functions for the Township of McGarry. This includes payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and money management. The Clerk Treasurer is also responsible for management of the annual financial planning processes including the Current and Capital Budgets and regular financial reporting.
The Municipal Budget is prepared yearly to determine the Operating and Capital requirements for the year. This information is used to calculate your yearly taxes.
The Clerk-Treasurer reports to Council monthly regarding the income and expenses of the Township as compared to the budgeted amounts.
At the end of each year Financial Statements are prepared and sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).
Below are a few components of the Budget process and financial reporting:
TAXESTax bills are issued twice a year; an Interim in March and a Final in September. Both of these bills have two installment due dates, the last business day of March, April, September and November. Please note that:
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*Payment must be received in the office by the due date or a penalty of 1.25% will be added to any late or unpaid balances after a due date and on the first day of each following month. Payments received are first applied towards any outstanding penalty/interest charges and then toward the oldest outstanding taxes.
- we are not responsible for payments made on wrong accounts
- if you get a tax notice that is not yours, please return it to the tax office at once
- tax certificate requests can be faxed to 705-634-2700 or mailed to the office, the cost is $100.00
The following links may help you with:
- moving into or out of the township
- questions about your property assessment
- to see payment options
- property tax by-laws
- yearly property tax rates