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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 20 : changes to the Tourism Levy Program effective October 1, 2024

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Describes changes to the Tourism Levy Program effective October 1, 2024, in particular who is required to register and collect, report and remit the tourism levy.

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Tourism levy reporting scenarios

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This fact sheet explains changes to the Tourism Levy Act and Tourism Levy Regulation and who is required to collect, report and remit the tourism levy in different situations as of October 1, 2024.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 19 : amendments to the Tourism Levy Act and Regulation

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The recent amendments to the Tourism Levy Act (Act) and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in... More ≫

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The recent amendments to the Tourism Levy Act (Act) and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in residential units in Alberta will no longer come into effect on July 1, 2023. The Act will continue to be administered as it reads on June 30, 2023 until further notice.

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Tourism levy information circular TL-2 : information for operators and online brokers

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This Information Circular explains the responsibilities of operators and online brokers under the Tourism Levy Act, who sell, offer for sale or otherwise provide accommodation in Alberta. Tax and... More ≫

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This Information Circular explains the responsibilities of operators and online brokers under the Tourism Levy Act, who sell, offer for sale or otherwise provide accommodation in Alberta. Tax and Revenue Administration information circulars are updated as necessary and a revision number assigned. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Please note: recent amendments to the Alberta Tourism Levy Act (Act) and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in residential units in Alberta will no longer come into effect on July 1, 2023. See Information Circular TL-2R10 below.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 18 : update on new responsibilities of online brokers effective July 1, 2023

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The recent amendments to the Tourism Levy Act (Act) and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in... More ≫

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The recent amendments to the Tourism Levy Act (Act) and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in residential units in Alberta will no longer come into effect on July 1, 2023. The Act will continue to be administered as it reads on June 30, 2023 until further notice.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 17 : special arrangements between online brokers and operators/accommodation hosts

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This special notice explains how an online broker and an operator/accommodation host may enter a special arrangement to have the operator/accommodation host fulfill any or all of the obligations... More ≫

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This special notice explains how an online broker and an operator/accommodation host may enter a special arrangement to have the operator/accommodation host fulfill any or all of the obligations otherwise imposed on the online broker. For example, an online broker and an operator/accommodation host may enter an agreement (effective July 1, 2023 or later) whereby the operator/accommodation host agrees to collect tourism levy directly from purchasers, and then report and remit that tourism levy to TRA, rather than having the online broker do so.

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Tourism levy information circular TL-1 : overview of the Alberta Tourism Levy Program

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Gives an overview of the tourism levy and discusses procedural matters and administrative policies and practices. Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) information circulars are updated as... More ≫

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Gives an overview of the tourism levy and discusses procedural matters and administrative policies and practices. Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) information circulars are updated as necessary and a revision number assigned. Please refer to the CURRENT version.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 15 : Revenue-tested tourism levy abatement from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022

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The Government of Alberta continues to recognize the exceptional circumstances and challenges that temporary accommodation providers (operators) in Alberta are facing at this time. As announced by... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta continues to recognize the exceptional circumstances and challenges that temporary accommodation providers (operators) in Alberta are facing at this time. As announced by the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, a revenue-tested tourism levy abatement (abatement) is being implemented for the period October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 (abatement period). Tax and Revenue Administration special notices announce changes to, or clarify, administrative policies and practices. These notices are time-specific, and meant to be transitory in nature. The information may eventually be incorporated into other publications such as information circulars or web content.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 14 : further extension of tourism levy abatement

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Provides notice that the tourism levy abatement is extended to June 30, 2021. Accommodation providers are permitted to keep tourism levy collected up to that date. Tax and Revenue Administration... More ≫

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Provides notice that the tourism levy abatement is extended to June 30, 2021. Accommodation providers are permitted to keep tourism levy collected up to that date. Tax and Revenue Administration special notices announce changes to, or clarify, administrative policies and practices. These notices are time-specific, and meant to be transitory in nature. The information may eventually be incorporated into other publications such as information circulars or web content.

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Tourism levy : registration scenarios

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This fact sheet provided by Tax and Revenue Administration provides tourism levy registration information, with examples to help businesses determine if they are required to register as operators... More ≫

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This fact sheet provided by Tax and Revenue Administration provides tourism levy registration information, with examples to help businesses determine if they are required to register as operators or accommodation hosts.

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