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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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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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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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Education property tax : facts and information

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Presents information, including answers to frequently-asked questions, about the education property tax.

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Municipal sustainability initiative : capital program guidelines

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The MSI is the Province of Alberta's commitment to provide significant long-term funding to enhance municipal sustainability and to enable municipalities to meet the demands of growth.... More ≫

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The MSI is the Province of Alberta's commitment to provide significant long-term funding to enhance municipal sustainability and to enable municipalities to meet the demands of growth. Municipalities determine projects and activities to be funded by the MSI based on local priorities, within the general qualification criteria set out in the program guidelines.

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Canada Community-Building Fund : 2023 outcomes report

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly Federal Gas Tax Fund) funding. The report also describes the impact of Canada Community-Building Fund and how local governments are improving their planning and asset management practices.

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