Calculating business tax
Business tax is levied on any business that occupies space within the city of Calgary during the calendar year.
Your business tax levy is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the business space by the tax rate, which is set annually by City Council.
Business taxes are based on the calendar year, January 1 to December 31.
The 2012 business tax rate is 0.0809.
| For example, |
Assessed value |
$10,000 |
| x 2012 tax rate |
0.0809 |
| 2012 tax levy |
$ 809.00 |
Taxes are due and payable on the date shown on the tax bill.
Paying your business tax bill
2012 Business tax bills were mailed on February 3.
The payment due date was March 30, 2012.
Business owners who use the Business Tax Installment Payment Plan (BTIPP) don't need to worry about the tax payment deadline. Find out How to Join BTIPP.
If you cannot pay your bill in full by the due date, please contact a Business Tax Collection Officer at 403-268-2507 to make alternative arrangements for payment or join the Business Tax Installment Payment Plan.
Please be aware that accounts with payment arrangements other than BTIPP will be subject to all applicable penalties after the due date.
For all payment methods please see Business Tax Payment.
Business tax collection
Business tax accounts with outstanding balances after the due date will be referred to the Credit and Collections section for collection action.
If satisfactory payment arrangements are not secured, an assessment to the degree of risk will be conducted. A Distress Warrant (Seizure of Assets) may be issued immediately to protect the City's interest and removal action may be considered.
Business tax information
Business tax payment
FAQ
Business tax rate
Historical business tax rates
Supplementary tax bills
Business revitalization zone tax rates
Business assessment complaint
Changes to your business
Business tax penalties and service charges
Contact business tax
Business tax installment payment plan (BTIPP)
Business tax brochure
