BC Unveils New Sales Tax Law

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Kevin Falcon, the Finance Minister of the Canadian province of British Columbia, has introduced legislation to meet government's commitment to return to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013. Read Full Story

Canada Highlights Improved Online Tax Services

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, May 14, 2012

Gail Shea, Canada's Minister of National Revenue, has highlighted the Harper government’s efforts to reduce the tax administrative and compliance burden for businesses in Canada through the provision of online tax filing facilities. Read Full Story

New Zealand, Canada Sign DTA

by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong

Thursday, May 03, 2012

On May 3, New Zealand’s Revenue Minister, Peter Dunne, and the Canadian Minister of International Trade, Ed Fast, signed an updated double tax agreement to replace their countries’ 1980 bilateral treaty. Read Full Story

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