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Is the Postal Strike (lock-out) a plan to save the HST in British Columbia? Thursday, June 23, 2011
While most of the country is unaware of it, a great democratic activity is going on currently in British Columbia. Following organised protests and legal challenge to the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax ("HST") on...
HST: RST rebate for residential construction contractors Wednesday, December 15, 2010
This is a reminder concerning an often overlooked HST transition measure concerning anyone involved in residential real property construction work. Under the old Ontario Retail Sales Tax ("RST") persons involved in real property...
HST: Mileage allocations revisited Thursday, December 2, 2010
A few months ago, I wrote a column wherein I stated Canada's Revenue Agency had confirmed that mileage allocations are not considered as "prescribed property" for HST purposes and therefore not subject to the "recapture...
HST: Point-of-sale exemption Ontario 8% exemption for status Indians effective September 1. Tuesday, August 31, 2010
It may have passed undetected, under the radar, when it was announced on June 17th, but a new exemption has been added in relation to the 8% Ontario provincial portion of the HST. Status Indians, starting tomorrow, September 1, are...
HST: Mileage allocations implications Monday, August 30, 2010
All registrants know, (and if they don't they may be entitled to an interesting refund) that when a mileage allocation is paid to an employee for meals purposes or for the use of a vehicle in the course...
HST: Real Estate: "Grandparented agreements: Consequences for buyers and builders. Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The "Tax Matters Examiner" is back from a relaxed work load this summer and will continue to provide information on the HST and other tax matters. The introduction of the HST on July 1, 2010 had a...
HST: RST refund for contractors involved in residential real property renovation. Thursday, July 8, 2010
Prior to the implementation of HST in Ontario on July 1, housebuilders, renovation contractors and about anyone involved in "real property" contracts were not considered as "vendors" for purpose of the Ontario Retail Sales Tax ...
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tomorrow, July 1, HST becomes a reality for Ontario and B.C.; in addition Nova Scotia's existing HST rate jumps from 13% to 15%. Registrants now must deals with rates of 5%, 12%, 13% and 15...
Ontario HST first transition payments issued Monday, June 14, 2010
Did you notice a mysterious $100. or $330 deposit in your bank account? Or did you receive a $100 or $330 check you did not expect? It's your first Ontario HST transition payment, its part of...
HST: Selling goods or services to the Ontario Government Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Businesses that sell their goods or services often misinterpret the law and either fail to collect tax or provide appropriate exemption when dealing with Provincial or Federal Governments. The introduction of HST in Ontario and the introduction of...
A reminder: April 30th, deadline to fill your Income Tax return Monday, April 26, 2010
As discussed in our last column, May 1 triggers important changes related to the GST/HST; nevertheless, it's important not to lose track that for most Ottawa residents the Income Tax Return must be filed by April 30th...
May 1, 2010: Very important date for HST and GST Friday, April 23, 2010
July 1 may be the official beginning date of the Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario but all current GST registrants currently doing business in Ontario, which means most registrants of the Outaouais region must take note that they could be...
Quebec's 2010 Budget: New taxes of all kinds... Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Finance Minister Raymond Bachand presented his budget yesterday at 4:00 PM; it is a bold budget introducing a long list of higher, and in many cases, totally new levies or taxes. Many polls of the Quebec population show...
Ontario Budget 2010: Open Ontario Friday, March 26, 2010
Finance Minister Dwight Duncan presented his latest budget speech yesterday. The Budget, as announced contains no new taxes; in terms of tax matters, it contains in fact very few new measures. Generally speaking, the Ontario Government is building...
Ontario and Quebec 2010 budgets: no new taxes in Ontario QST hike in Quebec Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Dwight Duncan, Ontario's Finance Minister announced Monday that the provincial Budget, to be presented this Thursday will not include any new taxes. However, governmental officials are looking at all their options to help pay down an...
Your tax dollars at work: alleged governmental overpayment for maintenance work. Wednesday, March 10, 2010
How much does it cost to install a new doorbell in the Public Works department's building ( Portage III in Gatineau)? $1,000.41
How much does it cost to install six new recessed lighting fixtures in the ceiling...
Federal Budget: Not so obvious but important measures Thursday, March 4, 2010
Everybody and their fathers comments on the Federal Budget. So it is with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty latest budget tabled at 4:00 pm in Ottawa. This time, the Ottawa Tax Matters Examiner chooses to focus on...
Federal Budget: More money for "We own the podium" Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Quoting reliable sources, this morning's La Presse states that the Harper government has heard the calls of athletes and of Canadians made proud by the successful Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. All want to build on the success...
HST: New "Place of supply" rules announced! Tuesday, March 2, 2010
On February 25, Finance Canada announced the introduction of new "place of supply" rules. The rather long document is available here. Such rules are not new and became important when the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) first appeared in...
March 4 2010 Federal budget: Live on Twitter! Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday next week, on March 4, the Honourable Jim Flaherty will rise in the House of Commons to deliver the federal 2010 budget. At the same time the Department of Finance Canada will start tweeting. Yup, links to relevant portion...
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