Alberta is Debt FREE today! yay Ralph

[Bertuzzied]

http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/N...977822-sun.html

That 19% would look pretty good in our pockets. I highly doubt Klein would cut that entire amount like some people say. That said, i think cutting it down to 10% would still make it very attractive.

I will sell my house for 500grand to any BC or Ontario people out there.

[Incinerator]

How about another $300 cheque in the mail before the elections Ralph? But I guess you're retiring after this term :P

[Eagle Eye]

I really don't think there needs to be much of a tax cut. I would rather the extra money be poured into Health, Education, Infrastructure, Moving our economy off Oil and Gas reliance, and putting money in the bank for the future (all in that order).

We really do not pay that much taxes

[Claeren]

Maybe i am in the minority but i would rather see that money put into savings as opposed to subsidizing what are already some of the lowest taxes in North America.

Oil money should be saved and converted into financial assets that then can be milked for generations instead of just one.

Norway already has 100 BILLION saved up....


Claeren.

[Eagle Eye]

What Claeren said

[Incinerator]

Originally posted by 'Eagle Eye'@Mar 31 2005, 08:07 PM
I really don't think there needs to be much of a tax cut. I would rather the extra money be poured into Health, Education, Infrastructure, Moving our economy off Oil and Gas reliance, and putting money in the bank for the future (all in that order).

We really do not pay that much taxes

Damn Liberals :P :angry:

[Incinerator]

Originally posted by Claeren@Mar 31 2005, 08:08 PM
Maybe i am in the minority but i would rather see that money put into savings as opposed to subsidizing what are already some of the lowest taxes in North America.

Oil money should be saved and converted into financial assets that then can be milked for generations instead of just one.

Norway already has 100 BILLION saved up....


Claeren.

I wouldn't mind a system like Alaska's but what the hell do I care, if we start now we won't see a dime in our lifetime anyways so gimme my damn tax cut :P

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally posted by Bertuzzied@Mar 31 2005, 01:39 PM
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/N...977822-sun.html

That 19% would look pretty good in our pockets. I highly doubt Klein would cut that entire amount like some people say. That said, i think cutting it down to 10% would still make it very attractive.

I will sell my house for 500grand to any BC or Ontario people out there.

I was under the impression that Alberta already had a 10% income tax rate. I could be wrong (as I haven't done my taxes this year yet), but I thought that was the case. I'm gonna have to find out and get back to you.

Edit:
Yup, found it. The provincial income tax rate is a flat 10%. I'm not 100% sure where you got that 19% from, but as far as I can tell it isn't right. So looks like you got your wish.

Linkedy Link

[Eagle Eye]

Originally posted by Incinerator+Mar 31 2005, 01:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Incinerator @ Mar 31 2005, 01:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-'Eagle Eye'@Mar 31 2005, 08:07 PM
I really don't think there needs to be much of a tax cut. I would rather the extra money be poured into Health, Education, Infrastructure, Moving our economy off Oil and Gas reliance, and putting money in the bank for the future (all in that order).

We really do not pay that much taxes

Damn Liberals :P :angry: [/b][/quote]
Let me clarify...

We don't pay that much provincal taxes, now for the rest of our taxes thats a different story

[Incinerator]

Originally posted by 'Eagle Eye'+Mar 31 2005, 08:28 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ('Eagle Eye' @ Mar 31 2005, 08:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Damn Liberals :P :angry:

Let me clarify...

We don't pay that much provincal taxes, now for the rest of our taxes thats a different story [/b][/quote]
Much better But I'll still take that tax cut over shorter ER lines or subsidies to whining college students-to-be.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally posted by Bring_Back_Shantz+Mar 31 2005, 08:22 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Bring_Back_Shantz @ Mar 31 2005, 08:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Bertuzzied@Mar 31 2005, 01:39 PM
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/N...977822-sun.html

That 19% would look pretty good in our pockets. I highly doubt Klein would cut that entire amount like some people say. That said, i think cutting it down to 10% would still make it very attractive.

I will sell my house for 500grand to any BC or Ontario people out there.

I was under the impression that Alberta already had a 10% income tax rate. I could be wrong (as I haven't done my taxes this year yet), but I thought that was the case. I'm gonna have to find out and get back to you.

Edit:
Yup, found it. The provincial income tax rate is a flat 10%. I'm not 100% sure where you got that 19% from, but as far as I can tell it isn't right. So looks like you got your wish.

Linkedy Link [/b][/quote]
Wow ok. Is it 19% that is the federal income tax?
Well anyways we should be like Hong Kong. No income tax paid at all unless you make over $250000us /per year. So your $3000 check is exactly $3000 into your chequing account.

Don't we already have Billions in that Rainy day Heritage fund?? Maybe we should build another university in Calgary.

[Looger]

you guys are all way off-base.

clearly alberta needs fast ferries.

i know where you can get some, cheap.

sincerely,

bc

[Eagle Eye]

Originally posted by Looger@Mar 31 2005, 02:01 PM
you guys are all way off-base.

clearly alberta needs fast ferries.

i know where you can get some, cheap.

sincerely,

bc

[Radically Red]

Exaclty we already have the Heritage Trust fund. Just put some more cash in there and then give me my money back.

Tax break is what I would want. as well give some more to Schools and Hospitals.
If the rumors are true and Gas goes up to 105 buck a Barrell (as per another post on the board) the province wont need our tax dollers.

[jonesy]

Originally posted by Bertuzzied+Mar 31 2005, 08:57 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Bertuzzied @ Mar 31 2005, 08:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

I was under the impression that Alberta already had a 10% income tax rate. I could be wrong (as I haven't done my taxes this year yet), but I thought that was the case. I'm gonna have to find out and get back to you.

Edit:
Yup, found it. The provincial income tax rate is a flat 10%. I'm not 100% sure where you got that 19% from, but as far as I can tell it isn't right. So looks like you got your wish.

Linkedy Link

Wow ok. Is it 19% that is the federal income tax?
Well anyways we should be like Hong Kong. No income tax paid at all unless you make over $250000us /per year. So your $3000 check is exactly $3000 into your chequing account.

Don't we already have Billions in that Rainy day Heritage fund?? Maybe we should build another university in Calgary. [/b][/quote]
They are. Mount Royal will be a full fledged U in a couple years. I think they are in phase 3 of a 5 stage mega plan.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

We should be concerned with what's best for Albertans now and long term, not just our own selfish monetary interests. Probably too much to ask for given the priorities our society has. Hard to find people these days that aren't just concerned about looking after themselves and maximizing their own financial outlook.

[Radically Red]

umm no message as my rebuttle to the last post was umm edited LOL

[Bertuzzied]

Originally posted by Looger@Mar 31 2005, 09:01 PM


clearly alberta needs fast ferries.

We already have the fastest fairies in the world. They are called the Edmonton Oilers, gods gift to fast exciting hockey! hahahahaha. I can't even comment on the "Edmonton's Airport kicks ass thread" That's like saying Ralphy is thin.

[Agamemnon]

Originally posted by Bertuzzied+Mar 31 2005, 08:57 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Bertuzzied @ Mar 31 2005, 08:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

I was under the impression that Alberta already had a 10% income tax rate. I could be wrong (as I haven't done my taxes this year yet), but I thought that was the case. I'm gonna have to find out and get back to you.

Edit:
Yup, found it. The provincial income tax rate is a flat 10%. I'm not 100% sure where you got that 19% from, but as far as I can tell it isn't right. So looks like you got your wish.

Linkedy Link

Wow ok. Is it 19% that is the federal income tax?
Well anyways we should be like Hong Kong. No income tax paid at all unless you make over $250000us /per year. So your $3000 check is exactly $3000 into your chequing account.

Don't we already have Billions in that Rainy day Heritage fund?? Maybe we should build another university in Calgary.[/b][/quote]
Tax only the wealthy? Blasphemy! Everyone knows that you have to concentrate society's capital at the top, so that large infrastructure development can take place to assist the little people.

Communist

:P

(I agree, tax everyone making over x dollars, and make x higher than what I make.)

[Bertuzzied]

Originally posted by Agamemnon+Mar 31 2005, 09:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Agamemnon @ Mar 31 2005, 09:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Wow ok. Is it 19% that is the federal income tax?
Well anyways we should be like Hong Kong. No income tax paid at all unless you make over $250000us /per year. So your $3000 check is exactly $3000 into your chequing account.

Don't we already have Billions in that Rainy day Heritage fund?? Maybe we should build another university in Calgary.

Tax only the wealthy? Blasphemy! Everyone knows that you have to concentrate society's capital at the top, so that large infrastructure development can take place to assist the little people.

Communist

:P

(I agree, tax everyone making over x dollars, and make x higher than what I make.) [/b][/quote]
That said. The highest tax bracket in HK is only 15%!!! insane. Well i guess you need the money if you have to buy a 450 squarefoot apartment with NO bedrooms for $350,000us like my sister in law. eek!!!