Sales Tax News & Research
Tax Resources for Canadians
The links on this website were selected by Jerry for Canadian businesses and individuals who wish to research, review and print sales tax publications issued by the federal and provincial governments in Canada with respect to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), Quebec Sales Tax (QST), Manitoba Retail Sales Tax (RST), Saskatchewan Provincial Sales Tax (PST), British Columbia Provincial Sales Tax (PST).
Sales tax publications serve several key purposes which include:
Education and Awareness: They help businesses and consumers understand how these taxes work. They provide information about the rates, what items or services are taxable, and any exemptions or special rules that apply.
Compliance: They guide businesses on how to comply with tax laws and regulations. This includes details on how to collect, report, and remit these taxes correctly.
Updates and Changes: Tax laws can change, and publications keep stakeholders informed about any updates or changes to tax rates, rules, or procedures.
Clarification: They clarify any ambiguities or complex issues related to tax rules and how they should be applied in different situations.
Forms and Procedures: They often include necessary forms, instructions for filling them out, and procedures for filing tax returns or claiming refunds.
Overall, these publications are crucial for ensuring that everyone involved in the tax system understands their responsibilities and rights, which helps maintain a fair and efficient tax system.
Using the links for “SUBSCRIBE” below, TRS highly recommends that you subscribe to mailing lists to be notified when tax news is published on websites of the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Quebec. Manitoba Finance, Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance, and British Columbia Ministry of Finance.
Revenu Quebec (RQ)
The types of publications provided by Revenu Quebec (RQ) include Interpretation and Administrative Bulletins, QST and GST/HST Forms and Publications and the Act respecting the Quebec Sales Tax.
Saskatchewan
The types of publications provided by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance include Tax Information Updates (2016 – current), Provincial Sales Tax Bulletins & Information Notices, The Provincial Sales Tax Act, and The Provincial Sales Tax Regulations.
British Columbia
The types of publications provided by the British Columbia Ministry of Finance include What’s New in B.C. Sales Tax (2013 – current), Provincial Sales Tax Bulletins, Provincial Sales Tax Act and Provincial Sales Tax Regulations.
Manitoba
The types of publications provided by Manitoba Finance include Retail Sales Tax Information Bulletins and the Retail Sales Tax Act and Regulations. As of January 7, 2020, an email notification service is not provided.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The types of publications provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) include GST/HST News (2010 to current), GST Memoranda, GST/HST Memoranda Series (by chapters), GST/HST Technical Information Bulletins, GST/HS Policy Papers, GST/HST Notices, GST/HST Info Sheets, and Excise tax Act.
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