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News Releases 2006

Released
ARTC and RCIT Programs to End in January 2007
09/21/06
Government enhances corporate dividend tax credit and small business income threshold
09/20/06
Tax change leaves more money in Albertans' hands
01/04/06

News Releases 2005

Released
Tax advantage improved for low and middle-income families
04/26/05
As of November 24, 2004, Finance and Revenue were merged into a single Finance ministry. News releases for both Finance and Revenue on all Alberta tax and rebate programs are included below.

News Releases 2004

 

Released

Increased personal credit amounts fight the tax bite
12/21/04
Alberta's corporate tax rates will be reduced under Bill 27
03/31/04
Amendment introduced to eliminate aviation fuel tax on international flights
03/15/04
Amendments introduced to the Alberta Personal Income Tax Act
02/19/04
Alberta aviation fuel tax will be eliminated on international air service
02/13/04

News Releases 2003

 

Released

Increased personal exemption amounts keep more money in Albertans’ pockets
12/30/03
Changes will limit quantities of tax-exempt tobacco products
08/29/03
Alberta set to lower tax rate on cigars
07/25/03

News Releases 2001
Please note: On March 15, 2001, Alberta Treasury was reorganized to form two ministries - Alberta Finance and Alberta Revenue. The Alberta Treasury items below are provided for historical purposes.

 

Released

Albertans to enjoy more money in their pockets as personal exemption amounts are set to increase
12/19/01
Information Bulletin - More than two million Albertans to receive second Alberta Energy Tax Refund cheque at end of April
04/20/01
Implementation of business tax cuts strengthens Alberta Advantage
03/30/01
Income tax cuts top Albertans' list of priorities
01/30/01
Alberta's single income tax rate lowered to 10 per cent
01/03/01

News Releases 2000

 

Released

Energy Tax Refund cheques start going out Nov. 27
11/01/00
Province announces major cuts for business and property taxes
09/13/00
Alberta families receive payments as part of $80 million tax credit
07/26/00
New Internet calculator shows Albertans our tax advantage in action
06/07/00
Amended Bill 18 increases the Alberta Advantage over other provinces
05/23/00
Alberta government gives $1.3 billion in tax savings back to Albertans
05/06/00
Another tax cut for Albertans
05/04/00
Alberta urges Ottawa to move on fuel tax reductions
04/04/00
Liberals propose bill that may tie tax cuts up with red tape
03/31/00
Alberta prepares the way for a bold new tax system with Bill 18
03/16/00
Budget 2000 Backgrounder - Alberta’s tax reforms simplify system and leave more money in taxpayers’ pockets (includes Comparison of Alberta Tax - Old and New Systems - pdf format)
02/24/00
Alberta’s business taxes go under the microscope
02/14/00

News Releases 1999

 

Released

Albertans looking forward to fourth phase of tax cuts
12/29/99
Alberta's middle-income earners kick off the new millennium with a tax break
10/14/99
Calculating personal income tax under Alberta's new system
03/15/99
Fiscal Plan: A balanced budget and a solid game plan add up to big time tax savings for Albertans
03/11/99
Backgrounder: Tax Reform - A bold new system that benefits all Albertans
03/11/99

News Releases 1998

 

Released

Treasurer receives Tax Review Committee’s recommendations
10/28/98
Tax Review Committee calls for sweeping changes to Alberta’s personal income tax system [includes backgrounder]
10/28/98
Tax Review Committee Public Meeting July 29, 1998
07/28/98
Tax Review Committee wants to hear from Albertans
07/14/98
Alberta Tax Review Committee Report Released
05/05/98

News Releases 1997

 

Released

Province to conduct review of Alberta Royalty Tax Credit
12/19/97
Alberta Closes Tax Loophole Used by Corporations
07/11/97
Tax Credit Cheques for Low and Middle Income Families to be Mailed in July
06/06/97
Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit [Backgrounder]
06/06/97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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