Info Bulletin, Fall 2008
This information bulletin outlines upcoming changes to Employer Health Tax (EHT) forms and processes.
Background
The Ontario Ministry of Revenue is improving client service, through an initiative known as ONT-TAXS, Ontario's Tax Services.
Improvements for EHT clients include the introduction of a simplified return, a new statement of account with a simplified instalment statement and the introduction of the federal business number.
What is Changing?
Beginning in November 2008, employers who file monthly EHT instalments will receive a new statement of account. New features include:
- a detailed Account Summary including year-to-date totals
- a summary of current year instalments
- a simplified instalment statement (i.e. remittance slip) located at the bottom of the form with the Account Balance, as of the date of printing.
A new easy-to-read, easy-to-use, EHT return will also be phased in:
- Special and final filers will receive the new return in November 2008
- Annual filers will receive the new return starting in January 2009
- A step-by-step guide, How to Complete Your EHT Return, will be included with all EHT returns.
One Business Number for EHT Clients
Ontario is joining the federal government and other provinces in using the Canada Revenue Agency Business Number (BN) to securely identify a business and its associated tax accounts.
The ministry will recognize the BN for EHT clients starting December 8, 2008. Existing EHT account numbers will continue to be valid during the transition period. Please remember to update the ministry and your representatives (i.e., accountant, payroll service provider) regarding any changes to your EHT account(s).
For more information visit our website page Business Numbers: simple, convenient, available at ontario.ca/revenue.
For More Information
Visit our website at ontario.ca/revenue or contact the Ministry of Revenue at:
- 1 866 ONT-TAXS (1 866 668-8297)
- 1 800 263-7776 teletypewriter (TTY)
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