Resources

Legislation

Quick links to the statutes that govern our work:

Farm Debt Mediation Regulations
Farm Debt Mediation Act
O. Reg. 181/03: Municipal Tax Sales Rules
Municipal Act, 2001, Part XI
Thought Leadership

These resources help municipalities verify compliance at every stage.

Realtax Report - Long Term Effects
Realtax Report - Long Term Effects

The Long-Term Effects of Municipalities Not Collecting Taxes in Arrears

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Realtax Report - The State of Arrears
Realtax Report - The State of Arrears

The State of Property Tax Arrears in Ontario

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Tax Sales 201
Tax Sales 201

PDF of Webinar on September 23, 2021

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Tax Registrations 101
Tax Registrations 101

PDF of Webinar on June 28, 2023

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OTS – Making Life Easier
OTS – Making Life Easier

OMTRA Conference Webinar on September 11, 2023

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84.8% Success Rate on Tax Sales
84.8% Success Rate on Tax Sales

AMCTO Zone 1 Conference Webinar on October 11, 2023

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Workshops

Up-to-date guidance for municipal professionals

Realtax delivers news and best practices through workshops for:

  • OMTRA
  • MFOA
  • AMCTO (all 9 zones)
Testimonials
“You won’t find a more skilled and expert team than Realtax. Thanks to their experience, the tax sale process goes off without a hitch.”
Kelly Tiffin

Tax Collector, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry

Testimonials
"My experience is from a previous municipality, but has always been fantastic."
Karmen Kreuger

Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, City of Stratford

Testimonials
"Realtax has made the process of tax registration so easy. The staff is very knowledgeable and they really take care of everything."
Shelly Lafleur

Payroll, Payables & Billing Administrator, Township of Red Rock

Testimonials
"My experience with Realtax has always been amazing. They have always been the friend who Shows Me The Money!"
Michael McGovern

Treasurer, Central Frontenac

Testimonials
"It has been a wonderful experience working with Realtax for more than 15 years. We are a small northern community with limited staff and their expertise in tax collection has assisted us in recovering thousands of dollars in outstanding taxes."
Candy Beauvais

Clerk-Treasurer, Municipality of Killarney

Testimonials
"It has been excellent. Staff there are very helpful, prompt, professional, and experienced."
Dane Smith

Deputy Treasurer, Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan

Testimonials
"The customer service provided by the team makes processes so much easier to do. They track all the dates and are always there to answer questions."
Charlene Henrie

Accounts Receivable/ Property Tax, Ear Falls

Testimonials
“Great experience using Realtax's services over the years. They keep us on track with all Legislated deadlines and have a wealth of tax registration/sale expertise on staff to assist with any questions that arise during the process.”
Laura Blakey

Tax Collector/ IT Coordinator, Township of Lake of Bays

Testimonials
“Working with Realtax has made registering arrears certificate and holding tax sales a breeze. We feel comfortable knowing we are working within provincial legislation with Realtax at the helm.”
Anthony Scaringi

Tax Collections and Appeals Officer, City of Niagara Falls