
Precious Metals and GST/HST
Canada’s rules regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) are confusing for many businesses, partially because there are many gray areas

The Intersection Between Canadian Taxes And Money Laundering
In Canada, financial crimes such as tax evasion and money laundering are taken extremely seriously by the criminal justice system and the Canada Revenue Agency

Canadian Employee or Independent Contractor?
Businesses in Canada primarily hire workers under one of two designations: employees or independent contractors. There are several key differences between these two designations, for

NFTs And Canadian Taxes
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a newcomer to the cryptocurrency world. Some investors have made significant profits from the creation or sale of these digital assets,

Canadian Energy Traders & GST/HST Collection Obligations
Over the past few years, there have been many misunderstandings surrounding Canadian energy traders & GST/HST collection obligations. A few of the issues stem back

CRA GST/HST Project – Use of Staffing Agencies
Many employers in Canada hire staffing agencies, which are often referred to as temporary labour agencies, in order to get cheap temporary help at their

B.C. PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment
The B.C. Government implemented the “PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment” as a temporary provincial sales tax (PST) program to help corporations recover from

Exporting Vehicles and the Agency-Principal Relationship in Canada
Some consumers have found that the cost to purchase a vehicle in Canada is almost 25% to 50% cheaper than making the same purchase in

The Gig Economy And Canadian Taxes
The rapidly expanding gig economy in Canada provides countless opportunities to work from the comfort of your home and perform other “gig jobs.” There are

Are POS Machine Providers Making Taxable Supplies?
Are POS Machine Providers Making Taxable Supplies? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has recently initiated an audit program that is targeting member service providers who

The GST/HST Self-Assessment Rules
The goods and services tax (GST) and harmonized sales tax (HST) are two important types of tax that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) collects. Combined,

What Are GST/HST Carousel Schemes?
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is responsible for collecting various taxes, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). When