Alberta's Tax Advantage and News
Albertans benefit from one of the most competitive tax systems in North America
On this page
- Alberta's Tax Advantage
- Personal Income Tax in Alberta
- Other Tax Information for Albertans
- View Tax Plan Chapter, Budget 2011
- View Taxes/Rebates News Releases
Alberta's Tax Advantage
Albertans have the lowest personal taxes in Canada
Alberta's personal tax advantage results from a low single rate tax system, the highest basic and spousal exemptions in the country, no health care premium, no general sales tax, the lowest gasoline tax rate among the provinces, and low property taxes.
Alberta businesses have among the lowest business taxes in Canada
Alberta's business tax advantage results from low corporate income tax rates, no capital tax, no general sales tax, no payroll tax, and the lowest gasoline tax among the provinces.
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This graph shows the total additional provincial taxes that individuals and businesses would pay if Alberta had the same tax system as other provinces. |
Personal Income Tax in Alberta
Personal Income Tax is collected for the Alberta Government by the Government of Canada, at the same time federal income tax is collected. Please direct your questions about your personal income taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency, or visit CRA’s “Get Ready” site. Click on the links below for:
- Alberta's Tax Plan (Budget 2011)
- information and links regarding personal income tax, including our 2011 Tax Calculator.
Other Tax Information for Albertans
Taxes & Rebates - Programs administered by Tax and Revenue Administration
The Government of Alberta develops policy for and collects business taxes. Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA), a division of Alberta Finance, is responsible for tax and revenue collection and administration. For more detailed information and forms associated with the following topics, see the following links:
- Alberta Indian Tax Exemption
- Alberta Royalty Credit for Individuals and Trusts
- Corporate Tax
- Fuel Tax
- Health Cost Recovery
- International Fuel Tax Agreement
- International Registration Plan / Prorate
- Tobacco Tax
- Tourism Levy
Taxes & Rebates - General Information
This following general information is also available from Tax and Revenue Administration:
- Client Surveys
- GST Related Information
- Internet Payment Option
- PST and HST Tax Links in Other Jurisdictions
- Rates
- Sales Taxes for Businesses entering Other Provinces
- Tax Notes E-Newsletter
- Taxes/Rebates News Releases
- Who to Contact about Taxes in Alberta
