If your corporation is required to file an Alberta AT1 Corporate Income Tax Return, you can file it electronically using Alberta's AT1 NETFILE service through certified software such as CloudTax.
This guide explains what the Alberta AT1 return is, who needs to file it, how AT1 NETFILE works, and how to submit your Alberta corporate tax return through CloudTax.
What is the Alberta AT1 Corporate Income Tax Return?
The Alberta AT1 Corporate Income Tax Return is the provincial corporate income tax return for corporations with Alberta tax filing requirements. It is filed in addition to the federal T2 Corporation Income Tax Return.
Who Needs to File an Alberta AT1 Return?
Most corporations with Alberta corporate income tax obligations are required to file an Alberta AT1 return. Filing requirements depend on your corporation's residency, permanent establishment, and other tax circumstances.
Can the Alberta AT1 Be Filed Electronically?
Yes. Eligible Alberta AT1 returns can be filed electronically using AT1 NETFILE through certified tax software.
How to File an Alberta AT1 Return in CloudTax
CloudTax supports preparing and filing the Alberta AT1 Corporate Income Tax Return.
The Alberta AT1 is submitted separately from the federal T2 return. After your federal T2 return has been successfully submitted, the Submit page will have the option to file your Alberta AT1 return.
Once the Alberta AT1 has been successfully submitted, you will receive a separate Alberta filing confirmation code.
Is Alberta AT1 Filing Included?
Yes. Alberta AT1 filing is included with the CloudTax T2 Basic plan for a single fee of $199 for corporations filing a regular T2 return. Learn more about our pricing here:
If your corporation qualifies as a nil return, you can use CloudTax's Pay-What-You-Want (PWYW) software. Learn what qualifies as a nil return here:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alberta AT1 submitted together with the federal T2 return?
No. The federal T2 return is a separate submission. After it has been successfully filed, CloudTax will have the option for you tosubmit the Alberta AT1 as a separate electronic filing.
Will I receive a confirmation after filing?
Yes. Alberta issues a separate filing confirmation code after your AT1 return has been successfully accepted.