The City of Calgary is informing Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) participants that, due to the recent Canada Post labour disruptions, recalculation letters — typically mailed in December — could not be sent as originally planned. As a result, January payments for TIPP participants will remain unchanged, unless notified by The City.

TIPP recalculation letters are normally sent each December to notify participants of any changes to their monthly payments for the January-to-June period. However, the strike disrupted our ability to provide the required legislative notice to adjust all participant accounts in time for the January payment cycle. For those whose monthly TIPP payments changed the most significantly, we emailed and couriered letters to them. However, we were not able to notify all participants. Therefore, if a participant did not receive notification, their January payment will remain unchanged. If adjustments are required, notification will be provided in the coming month.

Next Steps for TIPP Participants

·       No changes to January payments: For most participants, January payments will remain unchanged, and adjustments will be made in the coming month.

·       TIPP recalculation letters: These will now be mailed to affected participants now that Canada Post services have resumed.
 

·       Recalculated payments: Adjusted payments are expected to begin in February.

Statement from Eddie Lee, City Assessor/Director of Assessment & Tax

“We understand that this delay may cause some inconvenience, and we greatly appreciate the patience of TIPP participants as we work through this process,” says Eddie Lee, City Assessor/Director of Assessment & Tax. “Our team is committed to ensuring accurate and timely adjustments now that Canada Post services have resumed.”