A Sales Tax for Alberta

A Sales Tax for Alberta
Author: Robert L. Ascah
Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2022-06-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1771992972

The days of buoyant capital investment, jobs, and wealth are passing Alberta by as the boom-and-bust cycle runs its course and the global climate crisis becomes more acute. As the province scrambles to boost the dying oil economy and curb spending, one solution is all but ignored—a sales tax. In this collection, Alberta scholars and policy experts map out why and how a provincial sales tax can and should be implemented. They examine energy revenues, household incomes, and political support as well as opportunities for improving democracy and reducing the volatility of government revenues. Finally, this volume offers recommendations on structuring a consultative review process to improve Alberta’s long-term fiscal sustainability. Contributions by Ergete Ferede, Ian Glassford, Kenneth J. McKenzie, Melville McMillan, Elizabeth Smythe, and Graham Thomson.

Enhancing the Alberta Tax Advantage with a Harmonized Sales Tax

Enhancing the Alberta Tax Advantage with a Harmonized Sales Tax
Author: Philip Bazel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2013
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN:

Alberta enjoys a reputation as a fiercely competitive jurisdiction when it comes to tax rates. But the reality is that the province can do better with a tax mix that has greater emphasis on consumption, rather than income tax levies.

The Retail Sales Tax in Canada

The Retail Sales Tax in Canada
Author: Albert J. Robinson
Publisher: Canadian Tax Foundation = Association canadienne d'études fiscales
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1986
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Enhancing the Alberta Tax Advantage with a Harmonized Sales Tax

Enhancing the Alberta Tax Advantage with a Harmonized Sales Tax
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Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
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Alberta enjoys a reputation as a fiercely competitive jurisdiction when it comes to tax rates. But the reality is that the province can do better with a tax mix that has greater emphasis on consumption, rather than income tax levies.