alberta tax system

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More than 70% of Albertans feel the average family is over-taxed

A majority of respondents in the province believe the average family should pay 25 per cent or less of its income in total taxes.


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High income tax rate hurting Alberta economy

The province's top combined income tax rate increased from 39 per cent in 2014 to 48 per cent today.


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Single-rate personal income tax critical to restoring Alberta Advantage

Lower tax rates improve incentives for people to work, save, invest and engage in entrepreneurship.


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Kenney government could restore Alberta’s tax advantage without big budget hit

In 2015, the government replaced the single-rate personal income tax with five tiers that include a top rate of 15 per cent.


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Kenney government fails to restore Alberta’s income tax advantage

The Trudeau government created a new top tax bracket that raised the top federal rate to 33 per cent.


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Texas towers over Alberta post-price drop

Texas has no state-level personal or corporate income tax.


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Corporate income tax reductions—good for all Albertans

Until recently, Alberta had the most pro-growth tax regime in Canada.


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Alberta needs corporate tax relief to reinvigorate economy

Cutting Alberta’s corporate income tax to 8 per cent would substantially improve Alberta’s competitiveness.


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How to restore Alberta’s tax advantage

The province has one of the highest top personal income tax rates in North America.