All the information you need to calculate your Alberta tax and Alberta political contribution tax credit is on Form T1C (ALTA.), Alberta Tax and Credit. We have included two copies of the form, and it is also available on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency web site at: www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/1999-T1package/ . Attach a completed copy of Form T1C (ALTA.) to your return.

Questions about Alberta tax and credit

If you have questions about Alberta tax and credit, contact the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (formerly Revenue Canada). You can find the address and telephone numbers of your tax services office in the government section of your telephone book.

Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit

The Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit is a tax-free, semi-annual payment made in January and July to families with working income that have children under age 18.

You may be entitled to receive whichever of the following three amounts is the least:

• $500 ($41.66 a month) for each child under age 18;
• $1,000 ($83.34 a month); or
• 8% of your family's working income that is more than $6,500.

The credit is reduced by 4% of the amount of family net income that is more than $25,000.

There is no need to apply separately to receive payments under this program. We will use the information from the Canada Child Tax Benefit application to determine your eligibility for the program. You (and your spouse) should file your 1999 return(s) as soon as possible. The information you (and your spouse) give on your return(s) will determine how much you will get starting in July 2000.

The program is fully funded by the Province of Alberta. For more information, call 1-800-959-2809.