Navigating Customs Charges When Shipping from the USA to Canada
Custom charges are a critical aspect of shipping goods from the USA to Canada, and understanding how to manage them effectively can save you time and money. In this article, we’ll delve into common questions surrounding custom charges and other taxes when shipping across the border. You’ll discover what taxes and other costs you might […]
Exploring Canada’s Non-Resident Importer Program: Your Gateway to Canadian Markets
Hey there, fellow business enthusiasts! Ever wondered how to tap into the Canadian market without setting up shop in the land of maple syrup and hockey? Well, you’re in for a treat because Canada’s Non-Resident Importer (NRI) program is your ticket to hassle-free expansion. Let’s take a casual stroll through this program and discover how […]
Canadian Sales Tax Recovery: FAQ
The Canadian Sales Tax system can be a real headache. For this reason, our experts have compiled and answered your most frequently asked questions on Canadian Sales Tax. 1. What are the different sales taxes you pay in Canada? Sales taxes or consumption taxes are government fees levied on taxable goods and services. The different […]
PST Rebate in British Columbia
In order to address the impacts of COVID-19 outbreak on businesses, the BC Government added a temporary rebate program to its directory of COVID incentives and introduced a provincial PST rebate program, which allows the refund (rebate) of PST paid during the period September 17th, 2020 and March 31st, 2022 on qualifying machinery and equipment. Benefits […]
Actively manage your expenses to support your growth
In this webinar our experts present solutions that will help you improve your cash flow and manage your expenses. Watch now!
Risks attached to money transfer when owning tax debt to the CRA
The mechanisms of subsection 160 of the Income Tax Act and subsection 325 of the Excise Tax Act are to be considered with great attention as they may allow the Canada Revenue Agency to recover money for a debt from another person than the indebted taxpayer. To put it another way, when you acquire ownership […]
Québec Sales Tax charged by certain suppliers outside Québec
Our Sales Tax Consultant, Caroline Bii, explains everything you need to know about QST (Québec Sales Tax) charged by certain suppliers outside Quebec and certain operators of specified digital platforms. Examples of questions covered What’s the impact of this tax on companies? What about the GST/HST? How does Leyton help in this regard? And more! […]
Payment of your taxes: Rectifying your errors
In this article, find out the position of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the situation of a taxpayer who pays back the taxes he collected to the wrong tax administration. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a judgment on September 8, 2020 in respect of the obligation to pay Ontario’s Retail Sales […]
Study of the constitutionality of the British-Columbia’s “Provincial Sales Tax Act”
The expression “it is all a matter of fact” finds its full meaning in the world of legal litigation, and most notably in the case studies of Fitter and Medelco. While it is certain that the judge’s final decision will always depend on the application of the law to the facts, it is difficult to […]
Impact of GST/HST on legal dispute payments
In everyday business, we understand the implication of GST/HST on our supplies and purchases but there are some unusual situations wherein we need to go back to the law to understand its impact on our business. One such situation which needs to be carefully looked into is disputes arising as a result of a breach […]