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A guide to tax recovery in Alberta [2024]

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This manual has been created to assist municipal officials and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes allowed under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), RSA 2000,... More ≫

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This manual has been created to assist municipal officials and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes allowed under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), RSA 2000, Chapter M-26. This manual contains detailed descriptions of the steps required to satisfy the legislative requirements relating to the various tax recovery processes. It also contains checklists that highlight the main steps and timelines. Links to the various forms required by Alberta Land Titles or the Personal Property Registry are also included.

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Information bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2017 to current]

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Information bulletins highlights legislated dates and deadlines for municipal governments in Alberta.

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Property tax credit guidelines : Provincial Education Requisition Credit, Designated Industrial Requisition Credit

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These guidelines and supporting documentation will assist municipalities in applying for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit for uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas... More ≫

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These guidelines and supporting documentation will assist municipalities in applying for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit for uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas properties and for the Designated Industrial Requisition Credit for any uncollectable Designated Industrial property tax requisition. The two programs were established to assist municipalities where taxes related to requisitioned amounts cannot be collected from property owners.

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Minister's office expenses : Municipal Affairs

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Ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers, their executive assistants and... More ≫

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Ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers, their executive assistants and their administrative support staff, and are reported in the following categories: meals, accommodation and travel; hospitality and working sessions; and goods, supplies and services.

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Local Government Fiscal Framework program guidelines

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. Local governments... More ≫

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. Local governments determine projects and activities to be funded by the LGFF based on local priorities, within the general qualification criteria set out in the program guidelines. The LGFF is replacing the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, which was in place from 2007 to 2023.

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Small communities fund (SCF) : Alberta project outcomes report

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The document reports on the outputs and outcomes from projects that were funded by the federal government's Small Communities Funds (SCF) program. The SCF supports communities with populations... More ≫

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The document reports on the outputs and outcomes from projects that were funded by the federal government's Small Communities Funds (SCF) program. The SCF supports communities with populations under 100,000 and funds projects that address local priorities while contributing to national or regional objectives, supporting economic growth, a clean environment, and stronger communities.

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Designated industrial property (DI) requisition listing by municipality

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Annual listing of the designated industrial property tax requisition by municipality. The cost of assessing designated industrial property is recovered annually through a requisition and paid by... More ≫

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Annual listing of the designated industrial property tax requisition by municipality. The cost of assessing designated industrial property is recovered annually through a requisition and paid by designated industrial property taxpayers. Municipalities collect the designated industrial property tax and remit payment to Municipal Affairs.

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Designated industrial property requisition tax rate : quick facts

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Provides a quick overview of the Designated Industrial Property Requisition tax rate, including how the tax rate is determined and payment of the designated industrial property requisition by... More ≫

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Provides a quick overview of the Designated Industrial Property Requisition tax rate, including how the tax rate is determined and payment of the designated industrial property requisition by municipalities.

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Education property tax : fact sheet

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This fact sheet, updated annually, provides information on the education property tax for the given fiscal year, including how the education tax is calculated for municipalities and how much... More ≫

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This fact sheet, updated annually, provides information on the education property tax for the given fiscal year, including how the education tax is calculated for municipalities and how much Calgary and Edmonton contribute to education property tax.

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Education property tax requisition comparison report

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This annual resource provides a breakdown of the total education requisition for municipalities in Alberta by residential/farm land requisition and non-residential requisition. Also includes a... More ≫

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This annual resource provides a breakdown of the total education requisition for municipalities in Alberta by residential/farm land requisition and non-residential requisition. Also includes a comparison to requisitions for the previous year for each municipality, and a calculation of the year-over-year percentage change.

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