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Alberta assessment quality minister's guidelines

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Alberta Municipal Affairs audit program checks assessment data submitted by municipalities for compliance with regulated assessment standards. These guidelines set out direction for recording... More ≫

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Alberta Municipal Affairs audit program checks assessment data submitted by municipalities for compliance with regulated assessment standards. These guidelines set out direction for recording & reporting information for assessment audits & equalized assessments; and directions for conducting annual assessment audits, equalized assessment, and detailed assessment audits.

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Frequently asked questions : non-residential property tax deferral

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Answers some of the commonly-asked questions regarding education property tax deferrals. In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked... More ≫

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Answers some of the commonly-asked questions regarding education property tax deferrals. In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or a combined municipal and education property tax deferral that is effectively equivalent to a six month deferral of education property tax.

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Non-residential property tax deferral guidelines

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In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or... More ≫

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In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or a combined municipal and education property tax deferral that is effectively equivalent to a six month deferral of education property tax. Municipalities are encouraged to consider similar programs to defer the municipal portion of business property taxes to further support local businesses.

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Guide to property assessment and taxation in Alberta [2018]

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The Guide to Property Assessment and Taxation in Alberta was written to provide general information about the province’s property assessment and taxation system. This guide will be helpful for... More ≫

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The Guide to Property Assessment and Taxation in Alberta 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 in Alberta. 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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Filing a property assessment complaint and preparing for your hearing [2018]

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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... More ≫

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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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2017 Education Property Tax Requisition

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Education property taxes support Kindergarten to Grade 12 public and separate school students. In fiscal 2017/2018 the province is requisitioning about 2.4 billion in education property taxes from... More ≫

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Education property taxes support Kindergarten to Grade 12 public and separate school students. In fiscal 2017/2018 the province is requisitioning about 2.4 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 2017/2018 education requisitions by municipality.

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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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Tax recovery : a guide for Alberta municipalities [2013]

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in the Municipal Government Act (MGA),... More ≫

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The following manual has been written to assist municipalities and other stakeholders in working through the three tax recovery processes that are outlined in 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 flowcharts and checklists that highlight the main steps and timelines. The manual also contains the various forms that may be required by Alberta Land Titles or the Personal Property Registry. Sample letters and tax agreements are also provided, which may be of use to municipalities and stakeholders.

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