The Netflix Tax is Finally Coming: GST/HST Tax Rules for E-Commerce

The Netflix Tax is Finally Coming: GST/HST Tax Rules for E-Commerce
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Thang Tax Law’s Shahrukh Khowaja and Simon Thang wrote an article featured in the Canadian Tax Foundation’s newsletter, Canadian Tax Focus. The article titled “Canada’s Multiple, Uncoordinated Netflix Taxes” discusses important new rules for Goods and Services

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Non-Residents Registering for Canadian Sales Tax

Non-Residents Registering for Canadian Sales Tax

The US Supreme Court expanded the rules for requiring out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax. How does this compare to Canadian sales tax?

In South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., et al, 585 US (2018) (“Wayfair”), the United States Supreme …

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Quebec Sales Tax Proposals Target Non-Resident E-Commerce

Quebec Sales Tax Proposals Target Non-Resident E-Commerce

Quebec is proposing to force non-resident e-commerce businesses to register for Quebec Sales Tax starting January 1, 2019.

On March 27, 2018 Quebec announced unprecedented proposals for expanding the 9.975% Quebec Sales Tax to e-commerce. If these proposals are passed,

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Is Crowdfunding Taxable (for Canadian GST/HST)?

Is Crowdfunding Taxable (for Canadian GST/HST)?

Following up on our last post on recent proposed tax changes affecting Uber and other rides haring services, we continue the technology theme with a post on sales tax (GST/HST) and crowdfunding. 

The following is based on a paper by

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The “Uber Tax”: New Rules Require Uber Drivers to Collect GST/HST

The “Uber Tax”: New Rules Require Uber Drivers to Collect GST/HST

Do Uber Drivers Pay Tax in Canada? GST/HST rules explained by Thang Tax Law

Do Uber drivers pay tax in Canada? New rules require drivers to register and collect GST/HST regardless of earnings, but it is unclear how drivers are supposed to comply.

Do Uber drivers pay tax in Canada? The answer for Canadian …

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When to Charge Canadian GST/HST and Sales Tax & How Much?

When to Charge Canadian GST/HST and Sales Tax & How Much?

A question that commonly arises with businesses (especially with non-residents) is: How much GST/HST and other Canadian sales taxes do I charge? Identifying the current Canadian sales tax rates is easy. A simple internet search will bring up the current …

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Non-resident GST/HST Registration, Collection & E-Commerce

Non-resident GST/HST Registration, Collection & E-Commerce

The CBC recently reported that the Federal Government is considering changing the GST/HST rules in order to make non-residents, such as Netflix, charge GST/HST on e-commerce provided to Canadians. If changes are made, they have the potential to radically impact …

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