alberta tax system

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Lesson for Ottawa—don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Albertans contribute far more in taxes and other payments to the federal government than they receive in federal spending.


8:30AM
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Alberta government should finally restore province’s tax advantage

The province last year had the 10th-highest top combined income tax rate among 61 North American jurisdictions.


4:30AM
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Alberta government should undo personal income tax hikes

If the government made this change, approximately 2.3 million Albertans would save $1,573 per year (on average).


12:35PM
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Alberta government should align spending with dependable sources of revenue

When resource revenue is relatively high, the government faces pressure to increase spending.


8:48AM
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Alberta government should pursue single 8 per cent income tax rate

Lower income tax rates incentivize people to work, save, invest and engage in entrepreneurial activities.


7:49AM
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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.


9:24AM
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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.


9:22AM
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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.