Alberta - Apply for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the following Contact link
3. The applicant has to visit the office and obtain the application form for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate, from the relevant department or click here to download Application form
4. While visiting the office, the applicants should carry the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to complete the application with required details in respective fields under each section.
6. After that, the applicant should attach the required documents with the completed form and submit it to the relevant official with the required documents.
7. Then, the applicant should pay the required fees for the process through any of the available payment modes. The fees details can be obtained from the office.
8. Then, the submitted application and attached documents will be assessed and verified.
9. Upon completion of the assessment and verification, the applicant will be intimated through phone or email to collect the approved Farm Fuel Tax Certificate.

Apply through email

1. To apply for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate through email, the applicant has to send an email application to the email address of the Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development.
2. The email address to which the applications has to be sent can be found below: [email protected]
3. The application form for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate, can be downloaded from the following link Application form
4. While visiting the office, the applicants should carry the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to complete the application with required details in respective fields under each section.
6. After that, the applicant should make scanned copies of the application form and the required documents. The scanned copies should be then sent to the email address above.
7. Then, the applicant should pay the required fees for the process through any of the available payment modes. The fees details can be obtained from the office.
8. Then, the submitted application and attached documents will be assessed and verified.
9. Upon completion of the assessment and verification, the applicant will be intimated through phone or email to collect the approved Farm Fuel Tax Certificate.

Apply through mail

1. To apply for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate through mail, the applicant has to send a mail application to the office of the Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development.
2. The mailing address and contact details can be found in the following Contact link
3. Firstly, the applicant has to download the application form for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate, by clicking the link below Application form
4. While visiting the office, the applicants should carry the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to complete the application with required details in respective fields under each section.
6. After that, the applicant should attach the required documents with the completed form and send to the mailing address of the department, through any safe mail service.
7. Then, the applicant should pay the required fees for the process through any of the available payment modes. The fees details can be obtained from the office.
8. Then, the submitted application and attached documents will be assessed and verified.
9. Upon completion of the assessment and verification, the applicant will be intimated through phone or email to collect the approved Farm Fuel Tax Certificate.

Apply through fax

1. To apply for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate through fax, the applicant has to send a fax application to the office of the Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development.
2. The fax number of the office is as follows: 780-427-5921
3. Firstly, the applicant has to download the application form for Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate, by clicking the link below Application form
4. While visiting the office, the applicants should carry the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to complete the application with required details in respective fields under each section.
6. After that, the applicant should attach the required documents with the completed form and send to the above mentioned fax number.
7. Then, the applicant should pay the required fees for the process through any of the available payment modes. The fees details can be obtained from the office.
8. Then, the submitted application and attached documents will be assessed and verified.
9. Upon completion of the assessment and verification, the applicant will be intimated through phone or email to collect the approved Farm Fuel Tax Certificate.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application form
• Completed Schedule A (if applicable): Schedule A
• Applicant’s proof of identity
• Business Registration document
• Annual farm commodity production report
• Proof of Income
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit Program,
Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development,
Suite 301, J.G. O'Donoghue Building,
7000, 113 Street,
Edmonton,
Alberta T6H 5T6
Phone: 780-422-9167
Toll-free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-427-5921
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected]
Website link
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Eligibility

• Any Farm producer in Alberta, that wishes to get exemption from the Farm Fuel Tax, can apply.
• They must be actively and directly farming by controlling farming assets and making the day-to-day management decisions.
• They must have annual farm commodity production worth at least $10,000 or $5,000 to $9,999 if the only other significant sources of income are Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security.

Fees

• Please contact the office for fees details.

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Documents to Use

• Application form
• Schedule A

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Instructions

• Random audits will be conducted to ensure that eligibility is maintained and farmers holding valid registration numbers should notify the AFFB Program administration office if their operation changes and/or they are no longer eligible for the benefit.
• The application form can be completed online as well as offline.
• The applicants should complete the application form with all mandatory details provided with absolute legibility.
• The applicants are advised to attach all the required documents without any insufficiency, to avoid rejections and delay in processing.

Required Information

• Last and First name of the applicant
• Names of the spouse
• Name of the corporation
• Address, City/Town and Province
• Postal code
• Operating/Partnership/Trade name
• Description of land
• Contact person’s name
• Phone/Cell and Fax number
• Email address

Need for the Document

• The Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) Program allows eligible producers to receive a 9-cent-per-litre provincial fuel tax exemption on the purchase of dyed gasoline and diesel.
• Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development (AFRED) issues an AFFB Program registration number to qualified applicants.
• This registration number is the approval number for the Alberta Farm Fuel Tax Exemption Certificate (AFFTEC) and gives licensed bulk fuel providers the authorization to sell marked fuel at the discounted price.

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