BC regulations to get farm status - ask international

My question is: Canadian-specific
QUESTION: I would like to know what the requirements are to obtain farm
status in BC?
The idea being to reduce municipal taxes.
Thank you
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
david ingram replies:
I am out of time but the following Q & A should help.
QUESTION:
Background info: My spouse and I currently own a condo in Vancouver which is
our principal residence. We have recently purchased a LOT on Gambier island,
each taking a quarter interest my wife and I with my brother and his wife.
They currently own a home, and have a rental home. Question: Is there any
way of reducing the property tax on the Gambier island lot as it has no
structure on it at all. It is land only.
===========================================
david ingram replies:
Sure - farm it.
One client on Vancouver Island is growing Violetta Artichoke Hearts on his
property.  You just have to sell $2,500 to $10,000 of farm gate produce a
year to qualify depending on the size of your lot.
What Amount of Income Must be Earned to Qualify for Farm Class?
In order to receive and maintain the farm class, your farm must meet the
following criteria:
If your land is smaller than 8,000 m2 (2ac), you must earn $10,000 from the
sale of primary agricultural products.
If your land is between 8,000 m2 (2ac) and 4 ha (10ac), $2,500 must be
earned.
If your land is larger than 4 ha (10ac), $2,500 plus 5 per cent of the
actual value of any farm land in excess of 4 ha (10ac) must be earned from
farming activity on the land.
Your minimum annual income will be calculated based on the farm gate prices
of your agricultural products. This income may be calculated for either of
the last two years ending October 31. Primary agricultural products must be
sold each year. Crops grown for home consumption cannot be included as part
of your minimum income.
What is Meant by the Term "Farm Gate Price"?
Farm gate price refers to the dollar value of agricultural products that you
receive from direct farm sales or the value of primary products used for
processing.
Receipts from farm gate sales are frequently requested by BC Assessment as
evidence of sales. They help BC Assessment determine whether your property
continues to qualify for farm class.
In the case of livestock, typically farm gate price refers to the live
weight sale price, less any purchase costs; not the killed or dressed sale
price quoted from the butcher.
What Happens if I am not Able to Supply Sales Receipts?
In the absence of receipts, our staff will rely on local market prices
supplied by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food or other local
sources.
What Happens if my Farm Does Not Meet the Income Requirements, or I Stop
Farming?
If the land does not meet the income requirements for Farm Class or you stop
farming, BC Assessment will remove the property from the Farm Class.
If the property is in the ALR, the land will (in most cases) continue to
receive the 50 per cent exemption for school and hospital purposes.
Can I Apply to Have the Farm Class Re-instated in the Future?
Yes. If you re-apply for farm classification on or before October 31 of any
given year and meet the prescribed qualifications, your property should
qualify for farm class in the following year.
What are the Deadlines?
For land to be classed as farm for the next taxation year, you must apply on
a prescribed form on or before October 31. Application forms are available
at your local office of BC Assessment.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their farm applications to the local BC
Assessment office as soon as possible. Early application will ensure that BC
Assessment staff have time to inspect and review the farm operation before
crops are harvested and sold.
Land already classed as farm must continue to meet the requirements for Farm
Class on or before October 31 to receive farm classification for the
following year.
Crown tenures issued after October 31 will have until December 31 to apply
for farm classification.
What if I Buy a Property that is Already Classified "Farm"?
If you plan to continue to farm the property, you should submit a new farm
application to BC Assessment in the year that you purchase the property.
If you are not planning to continue to farm the property, you should contact
BC Assessment and notify the staff of your plans to cease agricultural
activity.
What Qualifies as Primary Agricultural Production?
For the purposes of farm classification under the Assessment Act, primary
agricultural production is:
aquaculture,
apiculture,
Christmas tree culture,
dairying,
floriculture,
forage,
forest seedling and seed,
fruit and vegetable,
grain and oilseed,
herb,
horse rearing,
horticulture,
hybrid cottonwood/poplar/willow plantations,
insects raised for biological pest control,
livestock raising,
medicinal plant culture,
poultry and egg,
seed,
turf,
wool, hide, feather or fur production,
and the raising of crops or animals for human or animal consumption; but
does not include:
the production of manufactured derivatives from agricultural raw material,
primary agricultural production for domestic consumption,
the production of agricultural by-products,
agricultural services, or
the breeding and raising of pets, except horses.
===============================================
Answers to this and other similar  questions can be obtained free on Air
every Sunday morning.
Every Sunday at 9:00 AM on 600AM in Vancouver, Fred Snyder of Cartier
Partners and I will be hosting an INFOMERCIAL but LIVE talk show called "ITS
YOUR MONEY"
Those outside of the Lower Mainland will be able to listen on the internet
at
www.600AM.com
Local phone calls to (604) 280-0600 - Long distance calls to 1-866-778-0600.
Old shows are archived at the site.
============================
This from ask an income tax immigration planning and bankruptcy expert
consultant guru or preparer  from www.centa.com or www.jurock.com or
www.featureweb.com. Canadian David Ingram deals daily with tax returns
dealing with expatriate:
multi jurisdictional cross and trans border expatriate gambling refunds for
the United States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, the United Kingdom,
Kuwait, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, South Africa,  Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt,
Antarctica,  Japan, China, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain, Italy,
Russia, Georgia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Scotland, Ireland, Hawaii,
Florida, Montana, Morocco, Israel, Iraq, Iran, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan,
Mali, Bangkok, Greenland, Iceland, Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Barbados, St
Vincent, Grenada,, Virgin Islands, US, UK, GB, American and Canadian and
Mexican and any of the 43 states with state tax returns, etc.
income tax wizard wizzard guru advisor advisors experts  specialist
specialists  consultants taxmen   taxman tax woman planner planning preparer
of Alaska,  Alabama,  Arkansas,  Arizona,
 California Denver  Colorado, Connecticut,
Delaware District of Columbia Miami  Florida,
Garland Georgia,  Honolulu Hawaii,  Idaho,  Illinois,
  Indiana  Des Moines Iowa  Kansas  Kentucky,
 Louisiana  Bangor Maine  Maryland
 Boston, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi,  Missouri,  Montana,  Nebraska,
Nevada, New Hampshire,  New Jersey,
New Mexico,New York, North Carolina,
North Dakota,  Ohio,  Oklahoma,  Oregon.
Paris,  Rome, Sydney, Australia Hilton
Pennsylvania,  Rhode Island,  Rockwall,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas,  Utah, Vermont,  Virginia,
West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming,
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec City,
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island,
Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Yukon and
Northwest and Nunavit Territories,
Mount Vernon, Eumenclaw, Coos Bay
and Dallas Houston Rockwall Garland
Texas  Taxman and Tax Guru  and wizzard
wizard - David Ingram's US/Canada Services
US/Canada/Mexico Tax Immigration & working Visa Specialists
US / Canada Real Estate Specialists
4466 Prospect Road
North Vancouver,  BC, CANADA, V7N 3L7
Calls accepted from 10 AM to 10 PM 7 days a week
Res (604) 980-3578 Cell (604) 657-8451
Bus (604) 980-0321
davidingram at shaw.ca
www.centa.com www.david-ingram.com
Disclaimer:  This question has been answered without detailed information or
consultation and is to be regarded only as general comment.   Nothing in
this message is or should be construed as advice in any particular
circumstances. No contract exists between the reader & the author and any
and all non-contractual duties are expressly denied. All readers should
obtain formal advice from a competent financial, or real estate planner or
advisor & appropriately qualified legal practitioner, tax or immigration
specialist in connection with personal or business affairs such as at
www.centa.com. If you forward this message, this disclaimer must be
included."

Trackback

Trackback URL for this entry: http://www.centa.com/trackback.php/UsCaWeekofMon20050822002014.html

Here's what others have to say about 'BC regulations to get farm status - ask international':

????? ?? ??? ??? from ????? ?? ??? ???
... ????? ?? ????? - ???? ????? ???? ????? ?? ?????? ?????? ?? ????, / ?? ????. ??????? ??? ?? ???????? ??? ????? ????? ?? ??? ?? ???? ?? ????. ????? ????? ?????? ????? ?? ???? ?????? ???? ??? ??? ?... BC regulations to get farm status - ask internatio... [read more]
Tracked on Wednesday, October 24 2012 @ 09:41 AM PDT

???? ????? ????? ?????? ??? from ???? ????? ????? ?????? ???
... - ???? ????? ????: ????????, ????? ??????, ???? ?????? ?? ????? ????? ?? ???? ??????. ???? ???????? ?? ??????? ???? ????? ???????? ???????, ?????? ???????? ???????? ????? ????????... BC regulations to get farm status - ask international - CEN-TA C... [read more]
Tracked on Monday, March 17 2014 @ 02:51 AM PDT

King County Anger Management Classes from King County Anger Management Classes
... self - By adding more violence through virtue, from abuse to numb their feelings. When you are afraid, to get control of yourself into the work can serve as anger. Many years then forg... BC regulations to get farm status - ask international - CEN-... [read more]
Tracked on Friday, March 20 2015 @ 01:26 PM PDT

Can A Woman Get Pregnant Right Before Her Period from Can A Woman Get Pregnant Right Before Her Period
... - No matter what your intentions at the same cologne or perfume. If a can a woman get pregnant right before her period who is confident and sexy body how to get a woman to jack yo... BC regulations to get farm status - ask international - CEN-TA C... [read more]
Tracked on Saturday, May 23 2015 @ 07:52 PM PDT

Best Things To Say On Online Dating Profile from Best Things To Say On Online Dating Profile
... online dating profile examples - If you're single you want in a race against time to go right into it. how long it will be able to have a good first impression. this person came into public spots only to f... BC regulations to get farm status ... [read more]
Tracked on Saturday, July 04 2015 @ 09:10 AM PDT

Brain Exercises Reading from Brain Exercises Reading
... brain - We have the same time instead of the spinal cord is surrounded by bright lights. These games you can overcome it very easily if you go along. After this you need to know how to ... BC regulations to get farm status - ask international - CEN... [read more]
Tracked on Wednesday, January 13 2016 @ 04:02 PM PST

0 comments