Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus Program ©2024 Government of Alberta

Bonus for moving to Alberta

The one-time "Alberta is Calling Moving Bonus (Attraction Bonus)" was introduced in the Alberta 2024 Budget.

2,000 eligible skilled tradespersons (employees or self-employed individuals) will be able to claim a $5,000 refundable tax credit/ bonus to help offset the cost of moving to Alberta.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• 18 years of age or older at the time of application

• Moved to Alberta between May 1 and December 31, 2024

• Be an Alberta resident for at least 365 days consecutive days after the move, at the time of application

• Tax resident of Alberta for 2024, must have received a 2024 Notice of Assessment (NOA) from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

• Work in an eligible occupation (https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jet-alberta-is-calling-moving-bonus-eligible-occupations.pdf)

Eligible applicants can start applying on May 1, 2025. Applications will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Most excitingly recipients will not need to pay taxes on money received through the program.

For more information and additional criteria for this exciting program click the link below; https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-is-calling-moving-bonus

Melissa McDermott CPA, CGA

Wealth Accutax Inc