CFIB Praises City
PRINCE GEORGE – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has done a survey of 20 of the largest cities in BC in terms of municipal property taxes on business. According to the Federation, the “CFIB analyzed the per cent of total property taxes business owners paid versus the portion of property value they represent, otherwise known as the “property tax share” or “assessment share”.”
And Prince George ranked the “fairest of those 20 communities. Music to the ears of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce.
“Anytime you can lessen the tax burden on small business, it’s certainly encouraging,” says Todd Corrigall, CEO of the local Chamber. “It’s an opportunity to see business grow and business thrive.”
“It’s encouraging to see places like Prince George get it right,” says Richard Truscott, Vice President, BC and Alberta. “Business owners deserve to operate without a massive tax burden placed on their shoulders each year. When local businesses are treated fairly, they are able to do what they do best: hire local, provide goods and services to their fellow residents, and help their community grow.”