Exploring The Tax Implications Of Offshore Financing In Canada
According to a 2008 paper issued by a Department of Finance advisory panel on Canada’s System of International Taxation, Canada has seen a “sharp increase” in outbound and inbound cross-border investments since the early nineties. This trend has continued over the years, with Canada joining its peers in an increasingly global marketplace. The global marketplace […]
An Examination of Tax Shelters in Canadian Corporate Law
As defined in Canada’s Income Tax Act, a tax shelter is an arrangement whereby an individual or entity invests funds or gifts a donation under the representation that they will receive tax deductions, credits, or other tax benefits whose total amount of value at least equal that of their expenditure. As tax shelter arrangements by […]
Canada’s Competitiveness In The Global Tax Landscape
Canada has a strong economic relationship with the United States, thanks in part to sharing borders, values, and interests. These close connections help to explain why, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, trade between these two countries totaled over $900 billion in 2022. Canada’s competitive tax rates help to form another […]
GST/HST And Homecare Services
In Canada, there is a long history of publicly funded or subsidized homemaker services being exempt from the goods and services tax (GST) or harmonized sales tax (HST). There have however been changes to the regulations governing the tax exemptions on these in-home services. While the general rules have not changed significantly in the past […]
The Impact Of Carbon Tax On Canadian Corporations
Since 2008, British Columbia has applied a carbon tax. In 2019, the Government of Canada implemented this tax nationwide. While Canada allows provinces to either adopt the federal pricing system or create their own, this flexibility may cause confusion for those responsible for ensuring tax compliance in Canadian corporations. What is this carbon tax? Who […]
Understanding Anti-Avoidance Rules In Canadian Tax Law
Canada has relatively high taxes compared to some other countries. While taxes are difficult and, in most cases, illegal to avoid, there are many strategies Canadians use to keep most of their hard-earned income. However, there is a fine line between implementing legitimate business or personal tax strategies to reduce your tax bill and violating […]
A Tax Lawyer’s Guide To Canadian Duty Rates And Fuel Taxes
Canadian businesses that import goods from abroad need to be aware of Canadian duty rates and fuel taxes. These fees can represent a major expense for a business, and it is important to understand how the system works and how much to budget for these taxes. However, navigating Canada’s duty rates and fuel taxes can […]
GST/HST For Municipalities In Canada
As a municipality in Canada, navigating the complex world of taxes can be daunting. In particular, understanding the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) can be a challenge. The GST/HST is a value-added tax that applies to most goods and services in Canada, but there are specific rules and exemptions for municipalities. Understanding these […]
A Tax Lawyer’s Guide To Canada Tobacco Tax And Duties
The federal government in Canada imposes both an excise tax and an excise duty on tobacco products. In addition, each province also applies its own tobacco tax to every tobacco purchase. Finally, regular General Sales Tax (GST) and Providential Sales Tax (PST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will also apply to each purchase, as to […]
HST/GST And Joint Venture In Canada
A joint venture in Canada is any agreement between two or more people who decide to work together to create a common commercial enterprise. The individual members of this collaboration might contribute money, goods, or services to this arrangement, but the goal is the same—to create a profit. Joint ventures are temporary, and they are […]