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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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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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Tax recovery : a guide for Alberta municipalities [2007]

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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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