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 […]
How To Look Up GST/HST Number
Canadians may need to look up a GST number to confirm that a business charging them tax is a GST/HST registrant. Businesses may also need to confirm their own GST/HST number after registering. In either case, looking up a GST/HST number is a relatively simple process. However, other GST/HST tax matters can be more complicated. […]
How To Interpret A Tax Treaty
Many people may benefit from a tax treaty and not even realize it. These treaties often establish a relationship of reciprocity between the participating nations. Typically, this means that for whatever benefits you might receive in one country, a citizen of that country would receive equivalent benefits in your country of origin. However, understanding tax […]
The Ultimate Guide To PST In Saskatchewan
Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is a sales tax that applies to all taxable goods and services in Saskatchewan. PST applies to both sales that occur within Saskatchewan and goods and services imported and consumed or used in Saskatchewan. This sales tax applies to both new and used goods; it even applies to rental transactions. Although […]
Are Groceries Taxable In Canada? Understanding When GST/HST Applies On Grocery Purchases
GST is short for “Goods and Services Tax.” This tax applies to most goods and services sold or provided throughout Canada. The GST has also been combined with the provincial sales tax in a few areas, including Ontario, Nova Scotia, Labrador, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. This combined sales tax is called the […]
Students and Taxes in Canada
Furthering your education is an admirable endeavor. Higher education can open up an array of new possibilities for students, from increased job prospects to finding new interests. However, tuition can be very expensive, even if students obtain scholarships and other tuition aid. In addition, students must also pay taxes on income they earn while working, […]
Why All Working Children Should File A Tax Return In Canada
In Canada, it is not uncommon for teenagers to get a summer job, after-school job, or other employment position while they are underage. These jobs can teach responsibility and provide a sense of autonomy. An experienced tax lawyer at Jeremy Scott Law can review the circumstances and explain whether your child should file a tax […]
GST/HST Input Tax Credit Claims
Businesses registered for Canada’s Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (‘GST/HST’) can recover the tax paid on purchases connected to their commercial activity by claiming an input tax credit. These GST/HST input tax credit claims must be for purchases involving the consumption, use, or supply in the commercial activities of the business. Even if the […]
BC PST on Marketplace Services – New Tax on Sellers
British Columbia is the last Canadian province to implement online platform rules to address e-commerce businesses. PST on marketplace services other provinces implemented similar rules from 2019 to 2021. However, there are important distinctions regarding the rules for the provincial sales tax (PST) in British Columbia and other provinces. For example, the BC PST on […]
How CPP/EI and GST/HST Applies to Restaurant Tips
If you are a restaurant owner, you know that you are required by law to deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and employment insurance (EI) premiums from your employees’ earnings. What you may not realize, however, is that CPP/EI applies to restaurant tips as well, meaning that you also need to deduct these items from any […]