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COVID-19 response: TRA's online services and special notices

Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) encourages taxpayers to use electronic means (for example: Netfile, TRACS, secure email, electronic payment, etc.) to submit payments, registrations, applications, returns, claims, objections, waivers and appeals.

In order to reduce the necessity for taxpayers and tax preparers to meet in person, TRA will recognize electronic signatures. To add a digital signature, the form must first be downloaded or opened as a PDF.

For more information, see TRA online services.

Overview

Consumers may be required to complete a consumer fuel tax return and submit it to Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) when:

  • they purchase fuel exempt or partially exempt and the fuel is subsequently used for an ineligible purpose
  • the fuel was imported into Alberta in bulk
  • the fuel was rebranded from a fuel with a lower tax rate to a fuel with a higher tax rate

Registration not required

Consumers are currently not required to register prior to completing and submitting a consumer fuel tax return.

Form instructions

PDF form issues

Fillable PDF forms do not open properly on some mobile devices and web browsers. To fill in and save the form:

  1. Save the PDF form to your computer – click or right-click the link and download the form.
  2. Open the PDF form with Adobe Reader. Fill it in and save it.

How to file the return

A consumer fuel tax return must be received by TRA on or before the 28th day of the month following the month in which the fuel was imported, rebranded or used for an ineligible purpose.  Consumer returns are only required to be filed when activity occurs.

Step 1: Fill out the return

Step 2: Submit your return

  • Submit your completed return to TRA.
  • You will be charged a penalty if you file your return late.

Step 3: Remit the amount owing

  • Remit the amount owing (see Making payments).
  • Interest will be charged on late remittances and will accrue until the balance is paid in full.
  • If there were changes made to you return or a balance is owing, a notice of assessment will be mailed to you.

How to pay

Publications and forms

Information circulars

These documents discuss procedural matters and administrative policies and practices for programs administered by TRA. They are updated as necessary and a revision number assigned.

Cross-program information circulars

Fuel tax information circulars

Forms

If you have trouble opening fillable PDF forms, see the form instructions.

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Subscribe to TRA's publications and announcements

Contact

Submit forms

Complete your forms and email or fax them to:

Email: [email protected]
Fax: 780-427-0348

Connect with Tax and Revenue Administration

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-3044
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

Related

Other programs administered by Tax and Revenue Administration

Fuel tax rates

Fuel Tax Act and Regulations

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