Access your account information online
As of October 3, 2022, Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) will no longer be processing phone or email requests for basic account information.
Account owners or their representatives can access most of the information related to their account in Tax and Revenue Administration Client Self-Service (TRACS) portal. Currently accessible information includes:
- installment balances
- financial or assessment details
- statement of accounts
- copies of Notice of (Re)Assessments.
More information about services offered in TRACS is available at alberta.ca.
Complete the TRACS Enrolment Request to enrol in TRACS. See TRACS for instructions.
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.
PDF form issues
Fillable PDF forms do not open properly on some mobile devices and web browsers. To fill in and save the form:
- Save the PDF form to your computer – click or right-click the link and download the form.
- 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
- Complete the Consumer Fuel Tax Return (AT2080) (PDF, 291 KB).
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
- See Making payments
- Related: TRA prescribed interest rates
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
- TRA-1R2 – Introduction to Tax and Revenue Administration – December 2021
- TRA-2 – TRA Fairness and Service Pledge – July 2018
- TRA-3 – Alberta Commodity Tax Acts – Voluntary Disclosures – November 2018
Fuel tax information circulars
- FT-1R1 – Overview of Fuel Tax – February 2017
- FT-7R1 – Assessments – February 2017
- FT-8R1 – Collections – December 2020
- FT-9R1 – Audits, Objections, and Waivers of Penalties and Interest – December 2020
- FT-10R2 – Offences and Related Penalties – December 2020
- See the Open Government Portal for the complete set of Fuel Tax information circulars.
Forms
If you have trouble opening fillable PDF forms, see the form instructions.
- AT2080 – Fuel Tax Consumer Return (PDF, 291 KB) – October 2015
- AT4762 – Notice of Objection – December 2020
- AT4764 – Request for a Waiver of Penalties and Interest (PDF, 854 KB) – October 2021
- AT4931 – Alberta Consent Form (PDF, 328 KB) – November 2020
- See tip sheet: Representatives – How to Access TRACS (PDF, 66 KB) – December 2020
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Contact
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Complete your forms and email or fax them to:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 780-427-0348
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Phone: 780-427-3044
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
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