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Farmland School Tax Rebate
The Farmland School Tax Rebate was implemented in 2004 to support the rural economy by providing farm landowners with school tax relief.
The rebate percentage may change each year, and has increased from 33% in 2004 to 80% in 2012. Landowners are required to submit an annual application to MASC. Once you are registered with MASC and receive a rebate, a pre-printed application form for the following year will be mailed to you when they become available. If you received a 2011 rebate, a pre-printed 2012 application listing the land you received the 2011 rebate for has been mailed to you.
- Eligibility
- How to Apply
- Applications
- FAQs
- Calculating Your Rebate
- Additional Info
Eligibility
Property currently assessed as farmland in Manitoba will be eligible for the rebate. Rebates apply only to farmland and do not include taxes paid on farm residences or buildings. Eligible properties have an amount under the Land column and are listed as Farm under the class column in the assessment section of your property tax bill.
How to Apply
If you received a 2011 rebate, a pre-printed 2012 application listing the land you received the 2011 rebate for has been mailed to you.
Sign the application, attach a photocopy of the receipt from the municipality showing property taxes paid (or have the municipality stamp and sign the application), and forward the application to the MASC office shown near the bottom of the pre-printed application form.
If this is the first time you are applying for the rebate, or if you require additional application forms, they are now available online on this website, and through your local MASC, MAFRI, or Municipal offices. Completed applications can be forwarded to your nearest MASC Insurance office.
2012 Application Forms
If you received a 2011 rebate, a pre-printed 2012 application listing the land you received the 2011 rebate for has been mailed to you.
If this is the first time you are applying for the rebate, or if you require additional application forms, they are now available online on this website, or through your local MASC, MAFRI, or Municipal offices. Completed applications can be forwarded to your nearest MASC Insurance office.
Prior Year Application Forms
If you did not apply previously for the 2010 or 2011 rebate and you have paid your 2010 or 2011 property taxes; you may be eligible for a rebate on the farmland portion of your school taxes. Eligibility for the rebate is limited to three years after the end of the taxation year. For example, eligibility for the 2010 rebate will expire on December 31st, 2013.
To apply, download an application form or apply directly at your local MASC Insurance office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The rebate may be pro-rated based upon how the transfer was finalized by your lawyer. Note all purchases and sales on the application form, and enclose a copy of your lawyer’s Statement of Adjustments or reporting letter. This information is required to determine eligibility for the rebate; if it is not provided, there can be significant delays to the processing of your rebate.
- Any changes to your name, address or phone number can be written on the application form. If the rebate is for a person who is deceased, indicate if the payment can go to the estate. If you are claiming a rebate for property inherited during the rebate year, enclose a copy of the will and death certificate. If this is the first time you are applying for the rebate, include your Social Insurance number, or for a business your GST / Business number.
- Yes, you may apply for a rebate up to three years after the taxes were due. For example, eligibility for the 2010 rebate will expire on December 31st, 2013.
- Yes. The Crown Lands and Property Agency will make the farmland school tax rebate application on your behalf. You do not need to complete an application for agricultural crown land.
Calculating Your Rebate
For an example of how to calculate your Farmland School Tax Rebate, click below to open the FSTR calculator.
Additional Information
You may contact your nearest MASC Insurance office, or send an e-mail to FSTR[at]masc.mb.ca if you require any additional information.
