If your corporation operates in Alberta, you may need to file an Alberta AT1 Corporate Income Tax Return in addition to your federal T2 Corporation Income Tax Return.
CloudTax T2 Basic supports the preparation and electronic filing of the Alberta AT1 corporate tax return. The AT1 is generated based on the jurisdiction selected in your corporate tax return.
This guide explains how to find your AT1 in CloudTax, review it before filing, and submit your Alberta corporate tax return.
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Does CloudTax support the Alberta AT1?
Yes. CloudTax T2 supports the Alberta AT1 Corporate Income Tax Return.
To generate the applicable Alberta corporate tax forms, you first need to identify Alberta as the corporation's jurisdiction within your T2 return.
How do I add the Alberta AT1 to my T2 return?
On the first page of your CloudTax T2 return, go to:
Business Profile > Jurisdiction and Residency
Select Alberta as the applicable jurisdiction.
When Alberta is selected, CloudTax will include the applicable Alberta provincial corporate tax forms, including the AT1, with your return.
If you are looking for the AT1 and cannot find it, first check that Alberta has been selected under Jurisdiction and Residency.
Where can I find my Alberta AT1 before filing?
You can review your Alberta AT1 before submitting your corporate tax return.
In your CloudTax T2 return:
Go to the third tab labelled Review.
Find the Your PDFs section.
Review the tax forms generated for your return.
Your Alberta AT1 should be included in the applicable PDFs.
This allows you to review your AT1 and other corporate tax forms before submitting them.
How do I file my Alberta AT1 online?
When you are ready to file, go to the File page in CloudTax.
Your federal T2 return and Alberta AT1 are two separate submissions, each with its own submission and confirmation process.
You can submit your Alberta provincial corporate tax return separately, even if you have not submitted the federal T2 return through CloudTax.
After submitting your Alberta return, make sure you receive a successful confirmation for the Alberta submission. If you are also filing your federal T2 through CloudTax, that return will have its own separate submission confirmation.
How do I know if my Alberta AT1 was successfully submitted?
The federal T2 and Alberta corporate tax returns have separate submission confirmations.
After your Alberta return has been successfully submitted, CloudTax will display a confirmation indicating that your return was submitted to Alberta Finance, along with the submission date.
For example: “You submitted your return to Alberta Finance on [date].”
Receiving confirmation for your federal T2 does not mean that your Alberta AT1 has also been submitted.
If an Alberta corporate return is required, make sure you complete the provincial submission and receive confirmation for both your federal and Alberta returns.
Can I file an Alberta nil corporate tax return using CloudTax?
If your Alberta corporation had no income or expenses for a particular tax year but is still required to file a corporate tax return, you can prepare the applicable return in CloudTax for a supported tax year.
The process for accessing the AT1 is the same: Business Profile > Jurisdiction and Residency > Alberta
Then review the generated forms under: Review > Your PDFs
When you're ready to file, complete your federal submission followed by the separate Alberta provincial submission.
If you have outstanding corporate returns for multiple tax years, each tax year must be prepared and submitted separately.
Alberta AT1 filing in CloudTax: Quick steps
Step 1: Start or open your T2 corporate tax return.
Step 2: Go to Business Profile > Jurisdiction and Residency and select Alberta.
Step 3: Complete the required information for your corporate return.
Step 4: Go to Review > Your PDFs and confirm that your applicable AT1 forms are included.
Step 5: Go to File and submit your federal T2 return.
Step 6: Complete the separate submission of your Alberta corporate tax return.
Step 7: Confirm that you have received successful submission confirmations for both your federal and Alberta returns.
Ready to get started? Start your T2 return: https://app.cloudtax.ca/user/auth/register?type=t2
Frequently Asked Questions about Alberta AT1 filing
What is an Alberta AT1?
The AT1 is Alberta's corporate income tax return. Corporations required to file an Alberta corporate income tax return may need to submit an AT1 in addition to their federal T2 Corporation Income Tax Return.
Does CloudTax support Alberta AT1 filing?
Yes. CloudTax T2 supports the Alberta AT1. Select Alberta under Business Profile > Jurisdiction and Residency to include the applicable Alberta corporate tax forms in your return.
Does filing my federal T2 automatically file my Alberta AT1?
No. In CloudTax, the federal T2 and Alberta provincial return have separate submission processes. After completing your federal submission, proceed with the Alberta submission and make sure you receive confirmation for both.
Why can't I find the AT1 in CloudTax?
Go to Business Profile > Jurisdiction and Residency and make sure Alberta has been selected. The applicable Alberta forms are generated based on the jurisdiction information entered in your return.
Can I review my AT1 before submitting it?
Yes. Go to the Review tab and find Your PDFs. Your applicable Alberta AT1 forms should be available there for review before submission.
How do I know if my Alberta AT1 was filed?
After a successful Alberta submission, CloudTax will display a separate confirmation showing that your return was submitted to Alberta Finance, along with the submission date.
Need more help with CloudTax T2?
Visit the CloudTax T2 Help Centre for additional guides and answers about preparing and filing your Canadian corporate tax return: https://help.cloudtax.ca/en/collections/18284693-t2-software
You can also learn more about CloudTax T2 Basic and its features here:
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