Business Tax
Changes Affecting Business Taxes
On May 8, 2007 City Council approved that the business tax revenue requirement be shifted to the non-residential property class over a four year period of 2008 to 2011.
Once fully implemented, this change will result in a more straightforward and transparent approach, in that the number of tax levies for most non-residential properties and businesses will be reduced from two to one.
During the four year phase out period (2008-2011) businesses will see a decrease in business taxes reflecting the transfer of a portion of the business tax revenue. The non-residential properties will see an offsetting increase in municipal taxes as a result of this shift over the next four years. In 2011, the final year of the transition, there will be no business tax levied in the City of Edmonton.
Please Note: Any business taxes remaining unpaid at that time will continue to incur penalties and the City will pursue collection activities to recover any uncollected revenue.
Business Assessment for 2009
Your 2009 business assessment and taxation notice will be mailed in February, 2009.
Business Revitalization Zones
A special levy is also applied to your business tax notice that supports the activities of the Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) in your area. There are a number of BRZ's throughout the city that work to promote and support local business interests.
Business Tax Payments
You can pay your annual business taxes in a lump sum by March 31 each year. You also have the option to enroll in a monthly payment plan. This plan enables you to pay equal monthly installments by automatic bank withdrawal without incurring any penalties.
Assessment Appeals
If you have questions or concerns about your assessment, you can contact your business assessor for help. For more information on filing an official complaint to appeal your assessment, visit the Assessment Review Board.
For more information:
Business Assessment Office
2nd Floor, Chancery Hall
3 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
T5J 2C3
| Telephone | 780-496-6388 |
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| Fax | 780-496-1986 |
Monthly Tax Payment Plan
| Telephone | 780-496-6388 |
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