In the Sucro Can Sourcing LLC (“Sucro Can”) decision issued on January 5, 2024 (Appeal EA-2022-002), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (“CITT”) allowed Sucro Can’s appeal of the enforcement action taken by the Canada...more
In July 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) released GST/HST Notice 325 (the “Notice”) with respect to services provided by certain insurance intermediaries. The Notice essentially makes official the 180-degree turn the...more
9/7/2023
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TPAs
On June 8, 2023, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld a Tax Court of Canada decision that, by allowing a supplier of Automated Teller Machines (“ATMs”) to place and operate ATMs throughout its casino resort, a casino operator...more
7/26/2023
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Casinos ,
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Financial Transactions ,
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GST ,
International Tax Issues ,
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Tax Liability
The Canada Border Services Agency’s (“CBSA”) official position is that only the “importer”, the “owner” of the goods, or a licensed customs broker acting on their behalf are authorized to account for commercial goods and be...more
On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada unveiled its 2022 federal budget (“Budget 2022”) and announced certain important commodity tax measures. Budget 2022 includes proposed amendments to past proposals, as well as some...more
4/12/2022
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Vaping ,
Wine & Alcohol