Municipal Tax - The City of Red Deer

There are a number of tax advantages for businesses looking to locate in Red Deer. The City of Red Deer has no business tax, except for a Revitalization Tax applicable to businesses located in the downtown core.

Municipal Taxes
All properties in The City of Red Deer are levied a property tax. The property tax is based on the assessed value of the land plus the buildings, times the mill rate established annually by City Council. Assessments, and the resulting tax, reflect a 12 month period (January 1 - December 31). Please contact The City of Red Deer's Revenue & Assessment Services Department for more information.

Provincial Taxes
The corporate tax structure of Alberta is very cost-competitive to other Canadian provinces and the United States.

Owners of proprietorships and partnerships are required to record earnings as self-employed income in their personal income tax return. Corporations are required to file a return separate from the owner's personal tax return. For further information on Alberta Corporate Tax contact Alberta Treasury Board & Finance.

Federal Taxes
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a multi-level tax on consumption. GST applies to the majority of goods and services sold or provided in Canada at the rate of 5%. Some goods and services, such as daycare and health care services, are exempt.

For more information on Income Tax and GST, contact:
Canada Revenue Agency
Phone: 403-341-7006
1-800-959-5525