Released on February 8, 2001
Owners of farm land have until February 15th to apply for a rebate on their2000 farm land property taxes.
The Farm Land Property Tax Rebate, announced in the 2000-2001 provincial
budget, provides a rebate of 25 per cent of the current school tax levy on farm
land and represents a $50-million, two-year commitment by the Government of
Saskatchewan.
"At this time, with low commodity prices and rising input costs, our farmers
are in a particularly difficult financial situation. This program reduces one
input cost for farmers," Agriculture and Food Minister Clay Serby said.
"We want to remind producers to apply before the February 15th deadline."
Serby also reminded those farmers who may be in arrears they are eligible for
the rebate provided they make a payment that is a least equal to the current
year's property tax levy.
Applications are available at Rural Service Centres and Rural Municipality
offices. Application forms are also available on the Saskatchewan Agriculture
and Food website at www.agr.gov.sk.ca. Farmers can call toll-free at
1-877-874-5365 for more information on the program.
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For more information, contact:
Gloria Parisien
Agriculture and Food
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0541