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Detailed assessment audit manual

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The purpose of this manual is to provide stakeholders with a description of the province’s detailed assessment audit program; particularly, the assessment standards and best practices that are... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to provide stakeholders with a description of the province’s detailed assessment audit program; particularly, the assessment standards and best practices that are expected to be reflected in the assessment programs of Alberta municipalities. The manual is meant to be used by auditors to facilitate a consistent approach to detailed audits or can be used by municipalities as a tool for self-review.

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Education property tax requisition 2015 tax year

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Education property taxes support Kindergarten to Grade 12 public and separate school students. In fiscal 2015/2016 the province is requisitioning about 2.253 billion in education property taxes... More ≫

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Education property taxes support Kindergarten to Grade 12 public and separate school students. In fiscal 2015/2016 the province is requisitioning about 2.253 billion in education property taxes from municipalities. This package includes fact sheets on the education property tax for Alberta, Edmonton and Calgary, as well as answers to common questions about the tax and a breakdown of the residential, non-residential and total 2015/2016 education requisitions by municipality.

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Principles of assessment I for Assessment Review Board members [2014]

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of an assessment review board.

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Property assessment & tax 101 : a reference guide to property assessment and taxation in Alberta

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Definitions and explanations regarding property tax assessment in Alberta.

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Assessment bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2000-2010]

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The purpose of the following assessment bulletins is to inform municipalities and assessors about specific property assessment matters.

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Guide to equalized assessment in Alberta : a layperson's guide

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This guide provides stakeholders with general information about equalized assessments and how they are used to support provincial and regional programs.

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Principles of assessment I for Assessment Review Board Members and the Municipal Government Board Members

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of an assessment review... More ≫

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of an assessment review board. The material contained in this manual has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs for information and for educational purposes. This manual is intended as an educational aid for persons in tribunal work, and should not be used as a substitute for current legislation.

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Principles of assessment II for Municipal Government Board Members

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of the Municipal Government... More ≫

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This manual is part of a training program, approved by the Minister, which is mandatory for persons who wish to become qualified to participate in a hearing as a member of the Municipal Government Board. The material contained in this manual has been prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs for information and for educational purposes. This manual is intended as an educational aid for persons in tribunal work, and any portion of it should not be used as a substitute for current legislation.

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Filing a property assessment complaint and preparing for your hearing [2010]

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If you own a residence or business, this guide will help residence or business owner understand the assessment complaint process in Alberta. This guide will assist residence or business owner in... More ≫

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If you own a residence or business, this guide will help residence or business owner understand the assessment complaint process in Alberta. This guide will assist residence or business owner in filing a property assessment complaint, and offers ideas on how to prepare for their hearing with an assessment review board.

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Guide to property assessment and taxation in Alberta [2010]

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This Guide was written to provide general information about the province’s property assessment and taxation system. This guide will be helpful for anyone who wants or needs to have an... More ≫

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This Guide was written to provide general information about the province’s property assessment and taxation system. This guide will be helpful for anyone who wants or needs to have an understanding of how the province’s property assessment and taxation system works. The guide is structured to reflect the organization and process of the property assessment system. It begins with the foundations of the system—the legislation and history—and follows the process through to show how property taxes are determined and levied based on a property’s assessment.

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