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Tourism levy – Registered online brokers

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As of October 1, 2024, all online brokers that facilitate short-term accommodation transactions in Alberta – either between operators or accommodation hosts and purchasers – are required to... More ≫

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As of October 1, 2024, all online brokers that facilitate short-term accommodation transactions in Alberta – either between operators or accommodation hosts and purchasers – are required to register with TRA. Online brokers are only required to collect and remit the tourism levy for purchases of accommodation for which the online broker collects payment.

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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.

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Understanding the Tourism Levy Changes

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This document provides additional information to help operators and online brokers determine who is responsible for collecting, reporting and remitting the tourism levy before and after October 1, 2024. More ≫

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This document provides additional information to help operators and online brokers determine who is responsible for collecting, reporting and remitting the tourism levy before and after October 1, 2024.

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

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

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Notification that recent amendments to the Tourism Levy 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. 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. 16 : providing accommodation through an online broker

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This special notice explains changes to the Tourism Levy Act and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for... More ≫

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This special notice explains changes to the Tourism Levy Act and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in residential units in Alberta. Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this special notice are accurate. However, if a discrepancy should occur in interpretation between this special notice and governing legislation, the legislation takes precedence.

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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 2021 program changes

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This fact sheet provided by Tax and Revenue Administration explains how the tourism levy applies to short-term rentals including stays booked using online brokers.

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