Ontario Ministry of Revenue - What's New http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/index.html Includes news releases, bulletins and notices posted to the Ontario Ministry of Revenue website. en-ca Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2009 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT Government of Ontario http://www.ontario.ca/en/residents/index.htm http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/images/logo/feed.gif 100 27 GAINS Benefit Rate Tables http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#111001 Benefit Period: October 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#111001 Interest Rates for October 1 to December 31, 2011 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2011Q3
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  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 3% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2011Q3     Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#110927 Mon, 27 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#110927 Promotional Distribution Exemption: Ontario Wineries http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/0711w.html Notice Thu, 21 July 2011 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/0711w.html Promotional Distribution Exemption: Ontario Beer Manufacturers and Brew Pubs http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/0711b.html Notice Thu, 21 July 2011 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/0711b.html GAINS Benefit Rate Tables http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#110701 Benefit Period: July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011 Fri, 1 July 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#110701 Interest Rates for July 1 to September 30, 2011 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2011Q2
  • 6% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 3% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Thu, 30 June 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#2011Q2     Highlights of Bill 186 - Supporting Smoke-Free Ontario by Reducing Contraband Tobacco Act, 2011 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/tt/1_2011.html Tax Bulletin TT 1-2011 Thu, 23 June 2011 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/tt/1_2011.html Notice to Ontario Benefit Recipients and Taxpayers http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/general/postalstrike.html Benefit Payments Wed, 08 June 2011 10:50:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/general/postalstrike.html News : A Stronger Smoke-Free Ontario http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/06/a-stronger-smoke-free-ontario.html McGuinty Government Protecting Youth And Reducing Illegal Tobacco Wed, 1 June 2011 2:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/06/a-stronger-smoke-free-ontario.html Retailer Prohibited under the Tobacco Tax Act http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tt/prohibition.html#110516 1818654 Ontario Inc. Mon, 16 May 2011 8:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tt/prohibition.html#110516 Annual Filing Requirements http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0903.html The information in this bulletin will help employers understand the annual filing requirements for Employer Health Tax (EHT). Tue, 3 May 2011 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0903.html Tax Exemption http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0298.html The information in this bulletin will help employers understand the tax exemption requirements for Employer Health Tax (EHT). Tue, 3 May 2011 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0298.html Associated Employers http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0198.html The information in this bulletin will help employers understand the associated employers' rules for Employer Health Tax (EHT) purposes. Tue, 3 May 2011 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0198.html News: Strengthening A Smoke-Free Ontario http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/04/strengthening-a-smoke-free-ontario.html Ontario is taking new steps to stamp out illegal tobacco, help more people quit smoking, and ensure young people don't get addicted. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/04/strengthening-a-smoke-free-ontario.html GAINS Benefit Rate Tables http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#110401 Benefit Period: April 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011 Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html#110401 Highlights from the 2011 Ontario Budget http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/general/0311.html A number of proposed measures relating to various statutes administered by the Ministry of Revenue were announced in the 2011 Ontario Budget. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/general/0311.html News: Businesses Are Passing On Savings To Consumers http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/03/businesses-are-passing-on-savings-to-consumers.html A new report confirms that Ontario businesses are already passing on sales tax savings to Ontarians - at a much faster pace than estimated. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:30:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/03/businesses-are-passing-on-savings-to-consumers.html The Impact of Sales Tax Reform on Ontario Consumers: A First Look at the Evidence http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/smart.html Ontario's new Harmonized Sales Tax applies to a broader base of consumer purchases than before, but it also removes some of the "hidden" taxes on business inputs. This paper offers a first look at how the change has affected consumer prices and the welfare of Ontario families. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/smart.html Interest Rates for April 1 to June 30, 2011 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#Q12011
  • 6% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 3% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html#Q12011     Beer Manufacturers/Microbrewers and Brands List http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/bwt/beer.html Manufacturer added - Microbrewer: Old Credit Brewing Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/bwt/beer.html Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#110311 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#110311 Beer Basic Tax Rates Effective March 1, 2011 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/0211.html Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/0211.html Retailer Prohibited under the Tobacco Tax Act http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tt/prohibition.html Salah Darweesh / Super Convenience Store Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tt/prohibition.html 2011 Ontario Benefits Payment Schedule http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/benefitpayments.html Fri, 4 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/benefitpayments.html Personal Income Tax Rates and Credits http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/pit/rates.html Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/pit/rates.html News: Illegal Cigarettes Seized http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/01/illegal-cigarettes-seized.html Van-Ba Nguyen of Toronto pleaded guilty to four charges of possession of a total of 298,800 unmarked cigarettes in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on January 20, 2011. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/01/illegal-cigarettes-seized.html News: Quebec Man Convicted And Fined For Possessing Unmarked Cigarettes http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/01/butting-out-illegal-cigarettes.html Trenton David of Snye, Quebec was convicted and fined $59,780 for possession of 160,000 unmarked cigarettes, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on January 5, 2011. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/01/butting-out-illegal-cigarettes.html Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#110127 Thu, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#110127 News: Cornwall Man Gets Both Jail Time and Fines For Possession Of Unmarked Cigarettes http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/01/cornwall-man-gets-both-jail-time-and-fines-for-possession-of-unmarked-cigarettes.html On December 9, 2010, Frederick Roberts of Cornwall, Ontario was convicted of possession of 270,000 unmarked cigarettes in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2011/01/cornwall-man-gets-both-jail-time-and-fines-for-possession-of-unmarked-cigarettes.html GAINS Benefit Rate Table for the period January 1 to March 31, 2011 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html The GAINS Rate Tables provide a ready reference of OAS/GIS/GAINS payments at specified levels of private income, depending on a senior's status e.g. single or couple. Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html News: Jail Time And Fines For Possession Of Unmarked Cigarettes http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/12/jail-time-and-fines-for-possession-of-unmarked-cigarettes.html Quebec Man Convicted for Possession of 500,000 Unmarked Cigarettes Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/12/jail-time-and-fines-for-possession-of-unmarked-cigarettes.html News: Jail Time For Furniture Retailer http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/12/jail-time-for-furniture-retailer.html On October 20, 2010, Morris Kikkert, of Aylmer, Ontario was convicted on eight charges under the Retail Sales Tax Act in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/12/jail-time-for-furniture-retailer.html 2010-2011 Accessibility Plan http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/about/accessibility/2010.html Building on last year's plan, the 2010-11 accessibility plan will continue moving the Ministry of Revenue towards the goal of an accessible province for all Ontarians. As of January 1, 2010, the Ministry of Revenue achieved full compliance with the Accessible Customer Service Regulation. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/about/accessibility/2010.html News: Extension of Deadline for Provincial Land Tax Payments http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/12/extension-of-deadline-for-provincial-land-tax-payments.html PLT instalment payments originally due on: December 3, 2010 is extended to January 31, 2011; December 17, 2010 is extended to February 28, 2011. Fri, 3 Dec 2010 20:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/12/extension-of-deadline-for-provincial-land-tax-payments.html Interest Rates for January 1 to March 31, 2011 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html#Q42010
  • 6% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 3% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html#Q42010     Buying a home? Get the facts on HST http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/homebuyers_facts.html Strengthening our economy and creating more jobs for our families depended on being open to change, opportunities and our new world. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/homebuyers_facts.html News: Illegal Cigarettes Kept Off Streets http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/11/illegal-cigarettes-kept-off-streets.html On November 17, 2010, investigators from the Ministry of Revenue's Special Investigations Branch stopped a vehicle in Toronto, believed to contain unmarked cigarettes. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/11/illegal-cigarettes-kept-off-streets.html Proposed Amendments to the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/1110.html On November 18, 2010, amendments to the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996, were proposed in Bill 135, Helping Ontario Families and Managing Responsibly Act, 2010, that was introduced in conjunction with the 2010 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/bwt/1110.html Proposed Amendments to Taxation of Benefit Plans http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/general/benefitplans_1011.html Ontario recognizes the importance of employer-sponsored benefits plans to employees, retirees and their families. Benefits plans that hold sufficient funds to pay benefits over a longer period offer greater security for the recipients of health and welfare benefits. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/general/benefitplans_1011.html News: Helping Ontario's Small Businesses Grow http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/10/helping-ontarios-small-businesses-grow.html Starting this week, the province is helping 800,000 Ontario businesses with support of transition payments of $300 up to $1000 as they adapt to the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/10/helping-ontarios-small-businesses-grow.html Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#101021 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#101021 News: Quebec Woman Convicted of Possession of 250,000 Unmarked Cigarettes http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/10/quebec-woman-convicted-of-possession-of-250000-unmarked-cigarettes.html Eliza Sherwood of St. Regis, Quebec was convicted of possession of unmarked cigarettes in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 16, 2010. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/10/quebec-woman-convicted-of-possession-of-250000-unmarked-cigarettes.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Small Business Transition Support http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/07.html#101005 Revised October 5, 2010 Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/07.html#101005 Exemption for Certain Transfers of Land Between Registered Charities http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ltt/2_2010.html Tax Bulletin Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ltt/2_2010.html GAINS Benefit Rate Table for the period October 1 to December 31, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html The GAINS Rate Tables provide a ready reference of OAS/GIS/GAINS payments at specified levels of private income, depending on a senior's status e.g. single or couple. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html Application for Ontario HST Refund for First Nations on or after September 1, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/general/0248.html Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/general/0248.html Retailers Prohibited under the Tobacco Tax Act http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tt/prohibition.html Addition: 1752367 Ontario Inc. o/a A F Corner Store Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tt/prohibition.html Ontario First Nations Point-of-Sale Exemptions http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/07.html This publication provides information about the point-of-sale exemption for the Ontario portion of the HST as well as the Ontario RST exemptions available to Ontario First Nations people. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/07.html Updated: Beer Manufacturers/Microbrewers and Brands List http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/bwt/beer.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/bwt/beer.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Purchase Exemption Certificates http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/19.html This information will help purchasers understand when a valid Purchase Exemption Certificate (PEC) may be used. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/19.html News: Whitby Man Convicted For Possession Of Illegal Cigarettes http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/08/whitby-man-convicted-for-possession-of-illegal-cigarettes.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/08/whitby-man-convicted-for-possession-of-illegal-cigarettes.html News: Two Years' Probation For Possession Of Illegal Tobacco Products http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/08/two-years-probation-for-possession-of-illegal-tobacco-products.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/08/two-years-probation-for-possession-of-illegal-tobacco-products.html Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#100812 The ministry maintains lists of those persons registered (hold a valid registration certificate, permit or designation) under the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act and Tobacco Tax Act. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#100812 RST Supplemental Return Card for Periods Between July 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/rst/0205.html An RST Supplemental Return is an additional return that is filed for periods between July 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010. If there is no RST collected after June 30, 2010, it is not necessary to file a supplemental return. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/rst/0205.html 2010-11 Results-based Plan http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/about/rbp/2010-11.html Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/about/rbp/2010-11.html News: Putting More Money In Families' Hands http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/08/putting-more-money-in-families-hands.html McGuinty Government Begins Ontario Sales Tax Credit Payments Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/08/putting-more-money-in-families-hands.html Application for Ontario HST Refund for First Nations for the Period July 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010 inclusive http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/general/0237.html This application is to be used by Status Indians, Indian bands and councils of an Indian band when claiming a refund for the Ontario component of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) paid on qualifying off-reserve supplies purchased between July 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010 inclusive. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/general/0237.html Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#100720 The ministry maintains lists of those persons registered (hold a valid registration certificate, permit or designation) under the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act and Tobacco Tax Act. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:10:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#100720 News: HST Will Spark High-Tech Growth http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/07/hst-will-spark-high-tech-growth.html McGuinty Government's Tax Reform Benefits High-Tech Industry Fri, 9 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/07/hst-will-spark-high-tech-growth.htm Prepare for Ontario's HST: Returned or Exchanged Goods http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/18.html This information will help Retail Sales Tax (RST) vendors understand how to handle returned or exchanged goods after the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) where the goods were purchased before July 1, 2010. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/18.html News: HST Will Ignite Innovation In Ontario http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/07/hst-will-ignite-innovation-in-ontario.html McGuinty Government Provides Tax Incentives for New Businesses Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/07/hst-will-ignite-innovation-in-ontario.html Quick Facts on Beer Tax for Licensed Establishments http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/quickfacts_beer.html Tue, 6 Jul 2010 14:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/quickfacts_beer.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Multi-jurisdictional Vehicles Registered Under the International Registration Plan http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/17.html This tax tip contains general information to help owners and lessees of multi-jurisdictional vehicles that are registered under the International Registration Plan prepare for the Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/17.html News: HST Boosts Economy, Creates Jobs For Ontario Families http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/07/hst-boosts-economy-creates-jobs-for-ontario-families.html McGuinty Government's Open Ontario Plan Helps Families Get Ahead Thu, 1 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/07/hst-boosts-economy-creates-jobs-for-ontario-families.html GAINS Benefit Rate Table for the period July 1 to September 30, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html The GAINS Rate Tables provide a ready reference of OAS/GIS/GAINS payments at specified levels of private income, depending on a senior's status e.g. single or couple. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html Tax-Included Pricing and List of Microbrewers - Requirements for Beer Vendors and Wineries http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/3_2010.html Subsection 65(2) of the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 (the Act) states that beer vendors and wineries must make available to purchasers, by an approved method, "information with respect to the amount of taxes included in the price". This bulletin addresses this requirement as well as the approved methods of providing such information. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/3_2010.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Retail Sales Tax Transitional Inventory Rebate http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/16.html This information will help contractors that repair and/or improve residential premises understand if they are eligible for the RST transitional inventory rebate. Improvement of residential property does not include construction of residential housing for which an RST new housing rebate is available. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/16.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Vendor Permits http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/15.html This information will help vendors understand what will be the status of their RST vendor permits on or after July 1, 2010 (the implementation date for the HST). Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/15.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Retail Sales Tax Clearance Certificate Requirements Post June 30th, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/14.html Vendors that sell their business or business assets, in whole or in part, through a sale in bulk to which the Bulk Sales Act applies, are required to obtain a Clearance Certificate from the Ontario Ministry of Revenue. This section of the Retail Sales Tax Act was not repealed. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/14.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Final, Supplemental and Amended Retail Sales Tax Returns http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/13.html This information will help vendors understand the type of returns that may be filed and when they are due. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/13.html News: What's In, What's Out: No Change For 83 Per Cent Of Spending With HST http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/whats-in-whats-out-no-change-for-83-per-cent-of-purchases-with-hst.html McGuinty Government's Tax Plan Will Strengthen Economy And Create Jobs Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/whats-in-whats-out-no-change-for-83-per-cent-of-purchases-with-hst.html Effect of the Harmonized Sales Tax on the Value of the Consideration http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ltt/1_2010.html This bulletin provides information on the effect of the Harmonized Sales Tax on the calculation of the value of the consideration for a transfer of land. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ltt/1_2010.html News: Four Ontarians Convicted For Possession Of Unmarked Cigarettes http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/four-ontarians-convicted-for-possession-of-unmarked-cigarettes.html Four individuals were found guilty and fined a total of $2,800 for possession of 10,260 unmarked cigarettes in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on June 4, 2010. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/four-ontarians-convicted-for-possession-of-unmarked-cigarettes.html News: Maple Man Fined $39,200 For Tax Evasion http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/maple-man-fined-39200-for-tax-evasion.html The director of Complete Janitorial and Industrial Supply Group in Concord has been fined $39,200 for failing to report and remit retail sales tax. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/maple-man-fined-39200-for-tax-evasion.html News: Tax Plan Will Drive The Auto Sector Forward http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-plan-will-drive-the-auto-sector-forward.html McGuinty Government Tax Plan To Help Auto Manufacturers and Workers Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-plan-will-drive-the-auto-sector-forward.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Private Purchases of Specified Vehicles http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/12.html This information will help persons who purchase a specified vehicle privately on or after July 1, 2010. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/12.html Tobacco Retail Dealer's Permit http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/tt/1_2010.html Effective July 1, 2010 retail dealers of tobacco products who do not have a valid Retail Sales Tax vendor's permit on June 30, 2010, or a current authorization under Ontario's First Nations Cigarette Allocation System, must register for a tobacco retail dealer's permit. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/tt/1_2010.html News: Small Businesses Will Get Big Boost From HST http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/small-businesses-will-get-big-boost-from-hst.html McGuinty Government To Provide Tax Incentives to Increase Productivity Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/small-businesses-will-get-big-boost-from-hst.html News: Ontario's Tax Plan Will Help Manufacturers Build Economic Growth http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontarios-tax-plan-will-help-manufacturers-build-economic-growth.html McGuinty Government Providing Tax Relief to Bolster the Manufacturing Sector Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontarios-tax-plan-will-help-manufacturers-build-economic-growth.html News: Ontario Tax Plan Helps Families Get Ahead http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontario-tax-plan-helps-families-get-ahead.html McGuinty Government's Tax Plan Helps Low and Middle-Income Families Most Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontario-tax-plan-helps-families-get-ahead.html News: Continuing Point of Sale Exemption For Ontario's First Nations http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/continuing-point-of-sale-exemption-for-ontarios-first-nations.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/continuing-point-of-sale-exemption-for-ontarios-first-nations.html News: Tax Plan A Good Move For Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Ltd. http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-plan-a-good-move-for-maritime-ontario-freight-lines-ltd.html McGuinty Government Supporting Companies In Brampton Region Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-plan-a-good-move-for-maritime-ontario-freight-lines-ltd.html Colouring of Fuel http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel2_99.html#100615 This bulletin was revised to establish the cost of dye to registered dyers in respect to coloured fuel exported from Canada. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel2_99.html#100615 Interest Rates for July 1 to September 30, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html
  • 5% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 2% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html     News: Ontario Families Begin Receiving Transition Payments http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontario-families-begin-receiving-transition-payments.html McGuinty Government's Tax Plan Will Strengthen Economy, Create Jobs Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontario-families-begin-receiving-transition-payments.html Minister of Revenue To Talk about HST Transition Payments http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/events/min.html McGuinty Government Supporting Companies in Windsor and Essex Region Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/events/min.html News: Tax Plan A Good Fit For Anchor Danly http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-plan-a-good-fit-for-anchor-danly.html McGuinty Government Supporting Companies in Windsor and Essex Region Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:45:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-plan-a-good-fit-for-anchor-danly.html Minister of Revenue To Visit Windsor http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100608.html On June 9, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Windsor. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100608.html News: Tax System More Progressive, Study Shows http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-system-more-progressive-study-shows.html McGuinty Government Tax Changes Deliver Jobs, Economic Growth Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:45:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/tax-system-more-progressive-study-shows.html News: HST Cuts Red Tape, Creates Jobs http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/hst-cuts-red-tape-creates-jobs.html McGuinty Government Making It Easier To Do Business In Ontario Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/hst-cuts-red-tape-creates-jobs.html News: Ontario's Tax Plan Creates Jobs http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontarios-tax-plan-creates-jobs.html McGuinty Government Gives Businesses More Reasons To Invest In Ontario Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ontarios-tax-plan-creates-jobs.html Ministers of Revenue and Finance To Deliver Remarks in Toronto http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100602.html Minister Wilkinson and Minister Duncan will talk about the government's comprehensive tax plan and how it will create jobs and increase investment across Ontario. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100602.html News: Quebec Men Fined $149,052 For Possession Of Illegal Cigarettes http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/quebec-men-fined-149052-for-possession-of-illegal-cigarettes.html Two men were found guilty and fined for possession of 199,800 unmarked cigarettes in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on May 6, 2010. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/quebec-men-fined-149052-for-possession-of-illegal-cigarettes.html News: Ottawa Man Fined $43,457 For Failing To Remit Tax http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ottawa-man-fined-43457-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html The director of Sensible Security Solutions Inc., a former security software firm in Ottawa, has been fined $43,457 for failing to report and remit retail sales tax. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/06/ottawa-man-fined-43457-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html News: Kitchener Man Fined $53,039 For Failing To Remit Tax http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/05/kitchener-man-fined-53039-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html The director of Xltronics Corporation, an electronics store in Kitchener, has been fined $53,039 for failing to report and remit retail sales tax. Mon, 31 May 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/05/kitchener-man-fined-53039-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html News: Guelph Man Fined $19,589 For Failing To Remit Tax http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/05/guelph-man-fined-19589-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html Mon, 31 May 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/05/guelph-man-fined-19589-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Point-of-Sale Rebates http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/09.html This information will help consumers and retailers understand what goods will be eligible for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) point-of-sale rebate. Thu, 27 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/09.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Point-of-Sale Rebate for Newspapers http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/10.html The point-of-sale rebate will be similar in nature to the current Ontario Retail Sales Tax (RST) exemption for newspapers. Thu, 27 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/10.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Point-of-Sale Rebate for Qualifying Prepared Food and Beverages $4.00 and Under http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/11.html The point-of-sale rebate will be similar in nature to the current Ontario Retail Sales Tax (RST) exemption for prepared foods not exceeding $4.00, but will be based on concepts in the federal Excise Tax Act regarding sales of food or beverages. Thu, 27 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/11.html Updated: Registrant Lists http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#100527 The ministry maintains lists of those persons registered (hold a valid registration certificate, permit or designation) under the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act and Tobacco Tax Act. Thu, 27 May 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/index.html#100527 Tax Plan A Good Fit For Kingston Manufacturer http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/05/tax-plan-a-good-fit-for-kingston-manufacturer.html Businesses such as Transformix Engineering in Kingston will benefit from Ontario's tax plan, which includes significant tax cuts and the move to a single, harmonized sales tax (HST). Thu, 20 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/05/tax-plan-a-good-fit-for-kingston-manufacturer.html Minister Of Revenue To Visit Kingston http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100519.html On May 20, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Kingston to tour a local business. Wed, 19 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100519.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Remarks in Mississauga http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100517.html Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver remarks to the Halton-Peel Chartered Accountants Association about the government’s comprehensive tax package. Mon, 17 May 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100517.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Accounting and Systems Changes http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/08.html This information is intended to assist businesses as they review and modify their accounting and point-of-sale systems, in preparation for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that comes into effect in Ontario on July 1, 2010. Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/08.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Small Business Transition Support http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/07.html This information will help small businesses understand if they are eligible for a small business transition support payment and explain how the support payment will be delivered to them. This support payment has been commonly referred to as the Small Business Transition Credit. Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/07.html Minister Of Revenue To Visit Oakville http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100514.html On May 17, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Oakville to tour a local business. Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100514.html HST Notice for Suppliers of Taxable Property and Services to the Ontario Government http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/06.html Effective July 1, 2010, Goods and Services Tax (GST) / Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) must be charged and collected on taxable purchases of property and services sold to Ontario government ministries, agencies, boards, commissions or Crown corporations. Tue, 11 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/06.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In St. Thomas http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100505.html On May 6, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the St. Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Wed, 05 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100505.html Overview of Changes Affecting Ontario's Wine Industry as of July 1, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/2_2010.html This bulletin provides general information about some of the changes affecting the Ontario wine manufacturing and distribution industry. Tue, 4 May 2010 15:51:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/2_2010.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Remarks in Toronto http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100503.html On May 3, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver remarks to the Greater Toronto Business Alliance about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100503.html More Reasons To File A Tax Return This Year http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/04/more-reasons-to-file-a-tax-return-this-year.html Ontario is encouraging residents to take advantage of the tax benefits that are part of the province's tax plan. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/04/more-reasons-to-file-a-tax-return-this-year.html What's Taxable Under the HST and What's Not? http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/taxable.html Examples of common products and services and how they will be affected by the Harmonized Sales Tax. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/taxable.html Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/4015.html This bulletin provides general guidelines on the apprenticeship training tax credit. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/4015.html Minister of Revenue To Visit Peterborough http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100423.html On April 26, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Peterborough to tour a local business. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100423.html Contaminated Fuel Procedures http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel1_2010.html The information in this bulletin is for bulk fuel purchasers and others with fuel storage such as farms, construction firms, trucking firms, service stations, bulk plants, and transporters. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel1_2010.html Injector Breakdown Procedures http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel2_2010.html The information in this bulletin provides the procedures to be followed, by registered dyers, when a coloured fuel dye injector fails to properly colour fuel. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel2_2010.html Overview of Changes Affecting Ontario's Beer Industry as of July 1, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/1_2010.html This bulletin provides general information about some of the changes affecting the Ontario beer manufacturing and distribution industry. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:50:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/bwt/1_2010.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Important Dates to Remember http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/06.html Here are some of the key dates you should be aware of as you prepare for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/06.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Public Service Bodies http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/05.html This information will help public service bodies (PSBs) prepare for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario that comes into effect on July 1, 2010. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/05.html Minister of Revenue To Speak in Mississauga http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100419.html On April 20, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will participate in a public tax reform information session with Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100419.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Insurance Premiums http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/04.html This information will help you understand how tax will apply to insurance premiums once the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) comes into effect. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/04.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Compensation for RST Vendors http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/03.html This information will help Retail Sales Tax (RST) vendors prepare for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/03.html Minister of Revenue To Visit Embrun http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100415b.html On April 16, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Embrun to participate in a public tax reform information sessions with Glengarry--Prescott--Russell MPP Jean-Marc Lalonde. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100415b.html Minister of Revenue To Visit Alexandria http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100415a.html On April 16, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Alexandria to participate in a public tax reform information sessions with Glengarry--Prescott--Russell MPP Jean-Marc Lalonde. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100415a.html Minister of Revenue To Visit Cornwall http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100414.html April 15, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Cornwall to tour a local small business. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100414.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Remarks in Thornhill http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100412.html April 13, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver remarks to the Canada-Pakistan Business Council about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Tue, 12 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100412.html Minister of Revenue To Speak in Ajax http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100408b.html April 9, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech at the 9th Annual Durham Advocis Professional Development Day about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100408b.html Minister of Revenue To Remind Ontarians to File Their Taxes http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100408a.html April 9, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will tour the free tax clinic at St. Christopher House and remind Ontarians about the importance of filing your personal income tax return. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100408a.html GAINS Benefit Rate Table for the period Apr. 1 to Jun. 30, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html The GAINS Rate Tables provide a ready reference of OAS/GIS/GAINS payments at specified levels of private income, depending on a senior's status e.g. single or couple. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/itrp/1934.html Minister of Revenue To Speak in Brampton http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100330.html March 31, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will participate in a public tax reform information session with Brampton West MPP Vic Dhillon. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100330.html Highlights from the 2010 Ontario Budget - Income Tax Related Programs http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/itrp/0110.html Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/itrp/0110.html Highlights from the 2010 Ontario Budget - Retail Sales Tax http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/rst/78.html Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/rst/78.html Highlights from the 2010 Ontario Budget - Tobacco Tax, Land Transfer Tax http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ltt/0310.html Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ltt/0310.html News: Second Jail Sentence For Manitoba Man http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/03/second-jail-sentence-for-manitoba-man.html Carl Fontaine and Ashley Fontaine, both of Fort Alexander, Manitoba were each fined $59,780 for possession of 160,000 unmarked cigarettes. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/03/second-jail-sentence-for-manitoba-man.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Toronto http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100319.html March 22, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100319.html Refund Application Changes for Motor Fuels and Tobacco Tax http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ft/0210.html As of March 29, 2010, refund applications for fuel, gasoline and tobacco refunds will be available online in a fill-and-print format, eliminating the automatic mail-out of paper copies. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ft/0210.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Stratford http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100316.html March 17, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Stratford and Area Builders' Association about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100316.html News: Operation Targets Smoke Shack Shoppers http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/03/operation-targets-smoke-shack-shoppers.html The Ministry of Revenue seized 135,000 illegal cigarettes during an enforcement operation along the Highway 6 corridor between Caledonia and Hagersville that targeted consumers buying illegal cigarettes. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/03/operation-targets-smoke-shack-shoppers.html News: Mississauga Used Car Dealership Fined $100,000 http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/03/mississauga-used-car-dealership-fined-100000.html The director of Gilani's International Ltd., operating Imperial Used Car Canadian Services, a used car dealership in Mississauga, has been fined $100,000 for wilful evasion under the Retail Sales Tax Act. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/03/mississauga-used-car-dealership-fined-100000.html Human Resources Agreement Reached on Harmonizing of Sales Tax http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/hra.html The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Province of Ontario today announced the signing of a Human Resources Agreement (HRA). This represents a significant step in the move toward federal administration of the harmonized sales tax (HST) in Ontario. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/hra.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In London http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100304b.html March 5, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the London Chapter of the Professional Engineers Association of Ontario about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100304b.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Windsor http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100304a.html March 5, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100304a.html Interest Rates for April 1 to June 30, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html#2010Q2
  • 5% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 2% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html#2010Q2     Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/itrp/6493.html#1 As part of Ontario's new comprehensive tax package, the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant will increase to a maximum of $500 for 2010 and subsequent years. The grant is provided annually to help offset property taxes for seniors, 64 years of age or older, with low to middle incomes, who own their own homes. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/itrp/6493.html#1 Minister of Revenue To Visit Markham http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100210.html February 10, 2010: Minister Wilkinson and Minister Chan to tour Kenny Wan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100210.html Minister of Revenue To Visit Prince Edward County Winery http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100208.html February 8, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will visit The Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards and Estate Winery and meet with area representatives and business leaders. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100208.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Trenton http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100205.html February 5, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to local Rotary Clubs from the Quinte West Region about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100205.html RST and Status Indians http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/rst/07.html Tax Tip Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/rst/07.html News: Georgetown Pet Store Fails to Remit RST http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/02/georgetown-pet-store-fails-to-remit-rst.html The director of a corporation operating as Pet Valu Store No. 16 in Georgetown, was fined $25,000 on January 15, 2010 for failing to report and remit retail sales tax. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/02/georgetown-pet-store-fails-to-remit-rst.html Definition of Gross "Revenue" and Changes to Instalment Payment Requirements, for the Purposes of the Gross Revenue Charge http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/grc/1_2007.html Bulletin Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/grc/1_2007.html Temporary Recapture of Input Tax Credits Requirement http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/05.html The 2009 Ontario Budget proposed a comprehensive package of tax changes. Central to this tax package is the Harmonized Sales Tax for Ontario (HST), which will come into effect on July 1, 2010. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/05.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Restricted Input Tax Credits http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/01.html The 2009 Ontario Budget announced temporary restrictions on input tax credits (ITCs) that would apply to certain items used by large businesses, including financial institutions, in the course of their commercial activities (i.e., the making of taxable supplies, including zero-rated supplies). Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/01.html Prepare for Ontario's HST: Invoicing Requirements http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/02.html As announced in the 2009 Ontario Budget, the Retail Sales Tax will be replaced with a more modern, value-added tax that will be combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) to create a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Ontario, effective July 1, 2010. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/02.html Tax Information Forums - York Region and London http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/events/tif/index.html Register to attend the free event on March 11, 2010. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/events/tif/index.html Employer Health Tax Waivers http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/eht/index.html Includes: Waiver of Time Limit for Issuing Reassessments; and Notice of Revocation of Waiver. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/forms/eht/index.html Minister of Revenue To Visit North Bay http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100115.html On January 18, 2010, Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit North Bay. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100115.html News: Jail Time And $1.1 Million Fine For Quebec Man http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/01/jail-time-and-11-million-fine-for-quebec-man.html Carol Gauthier from Jonquière (Quebec) has been sentenced to six months in jail and fined $1,126,523 for possession of more than three million unmarked cigarettes. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/01/jail-time-and-11-million-fine-for-quebec-man.html Co-operative Education Tax Credit http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/4014.html This bulletin provides general information regarding the co-operative education tax credit available under the Taxation Act, 2007. This tax credit is available to employers who hire students enrolled in a post secondary co-operative education program. The maximum credit for each work placement is $3,000. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/4014.html Information On Completing Your EHT Return http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/guides/eht/2272.html The Ministry of Revenue's new EHT Annual Return is comprised of two sections: the top portion is the working copy for your records and the bottom portion is the remittance portion of the return. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/guides/eht/2272.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Ottawa http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100114.html January 14, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100114.html News: Former Owners Of Two Brampton Car Dealerships Fined http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/01/former-owners-of-two-brampton-car-dealerships-convicted-for-failing-to-remit-rst.html Sarabjit Kang, former owner of Superior Auto Sales, and Swaranjit Kang, former owner of S&R Motors, both in Brampton, have been convicted of failing to remit retail sales tax. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/01/former-owners-of-two-brampton-car-dealerships-convicted-for-failing-to-remit-rst.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Brantford http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100111.html January 11, 2010: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/100111.html Income Tax Cut for 93% of Ontario Taxpayers http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/01/personal-income-tax-cut-now-in-effect.html Starting January 1, 2010, 93 per cent of Ontario income tax payers will get a permanent tax cut, as part of a comprehensive tax plan that will help create 591,000 jobs and make the province more attractive for new business investment. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2010/01/personal-income-tax-cut-now-in-effect.html Minister Of Revenue Talks About New Personal Income Tax Cuts http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091229.html December 29, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson to talk about the new personal income tax cuts that take effect starting January 1, 2010. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091229.html Land Transfer Tax and Fractional Ownership Resorts http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ltt/1_2009.html This bulletin focuses on the form of land ownership often known as fractional property ownership. It is a form often used for recreational properties and the terms fractional ownership cottages and fractional ownership resorts are common. The purchase of an interest in a fractional ownership resort is subject to land transfer tax. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ltt/1_2009.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Waterloo http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091211.html December 11, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver remarks at the Open Text Open House event. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091211.html Colouring of Fuel http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel2_99.html#091209 The cost of dye to registered dyers has changed. Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel2_99.html#091209 News: Fall Bill Cuts Taxes and Creates Jobs for Ontario http://news.ontario.ca/mof/en/2009/12/fall-bill-cuts-taxes-and-creates-jobs-for-ontario.html McGuinty Government's Budget Bill means $15 billion for Ontarians Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/mof/en/2009/12/fall-bill-cuts-taxes-and-creates-jobs-for-ontario.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Mississauga http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091208.html December 8, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Mississauga Board of Trade about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:15:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091208.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Oakville http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091207.html December 7, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Oakville Chamber of Commerce about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:50:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091207.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Blue Mountain http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091202.html December 2, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091202.html RST Paid in Error on Gift Cards http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/rst/77.html This notice reminds vendors that gift cards are exempt from Retail Sales Tax. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 9:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/rst/77.html Interest Rates for January 1 to March 31, 2010 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html#2010Q1
  • 5% on taxes you owe to the ministry
  • 0% on taxes you overpaid
  • 2% on taxes or refunds you are eligible for as a result of a successful appeal or objection
  • 3% on late International Fuel Tax Agreement payments
  • 3% on International Fuel Tax Agreement refunds the ministry has not paid you within 90 days
    • ]]>     Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/tax/interest.html#2010Q1     EHT Guide for Employers http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/guides/eht/2436.html This guide for employers explains the main features of the Employer Health Tax. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/guides/eht/2436.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Barrie http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091126.html November 26, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Barrie Chamber of Commerce about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091126.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Toronto http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091125.html November 25, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to The Financial Advisors Association of Canada about the government’s comprehensive tax plan. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091125.html Minister of Revenue To Deliver Speech In Toronto http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091124.html November 24, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver the keynote address at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's Business Achievement Awards. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091124.html Additional Information for Homebuyers and the Housing Industry under Ontario HST http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/04.html This Information Notice supplements Information Notice No. 2 – Helping Homebuyers and the Housing Industry with an Enhanced New Housing Rebate, a New Rental Housing Rebate and Transitional Rules, released on June 18, 2009.

    This Notice provides further information to help homebuyers and the housing industry prepare for the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax for Ontario (the HST) which, subject to legislative approval, would come into effect on July 1, 2010. The proposed HST is central to Ontario's comprehensive tax plan for job creation and economic growth.

    The proposed housing measures for the HST would help Ontarians buying new homes and support a strong housing industry.

    ]]>     Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/04.html     News: Two Found Guilty For Possession Of 19,200 Unmarked Cigarettes http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/two-found-guilty-for-possession-of-19200-unmarked-cigarettes.html Ontario's Tough Tobacco Tax Laws At Work Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/two-found-guilty-for-possession-of-19200-unmarked-cigarettes.html News: Ontario's Tax Plan for Jobs And Growth http://news.ontario.ca/mof/en/2009/11/ontarios-tax-plan-for-jobs-and-growth.html McGuinty Government Introduces Legislation To Cut Taxes And Create Jobs Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/mof/en/2009/11/ontarios-tax-plan-for-jobs-and-growth.html Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreement http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/2009/citca.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EDT http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/publications/2009/citca.html Tax for Fuel Conservation List 2010 Model Year http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tffc/list.html?sid=2010 List of passenger and sport utility vehicles by make, model and the applicable tax for fuel conservation (TFFC) or tax credit for fuel conservation (TCFFC). Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/lists/tffc/list.html?sid=2010 News: What's Up Clothing Company Convicted Of Tax Evasion http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/whats-up-clothing-company-convicted-of-tax-evasion.html Court Orders $26,570 Fine Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:22:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/whats-up-clothing-company-convicted-of-tax-evasion.html News: Ontario Announces New HST Exemptions http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/ontario-announces-new-hst-exemptions.html Ontario has announced additional point-of-sale exemptions for the provincial component of the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for qualifying prepared food and beverages sold for $4.00 or less and print newspapers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/ontario-announces-new-hst-exemptions.html Ministers of Revenue and Finance will make an Announcement http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091112.html November 12, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson and Ontario Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan to talk about Ontario's tax plan for jobs and growth. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091112.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091111.html November 12, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091111.html Employer Health Tax - Remuneration http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0296.html Learn when Employer Health Tax is payable by employers in this information bulletin. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/0296.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091105.html November 4, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091105.html Report: Changes Mean More Jobs for Ontario http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/report-estimates-benefits-of-ontarios-tax-plan.html A report released today by economist and tax expert Jack Mintz states that a harmonized sales tax combined with Ontario's proposed corporate income tax cuts and other recent tax changes would significantly increase jobs, boost capital investment and lead to higher annual incomes for Ontarians Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/11/report-estimates-benefits-of-ontarios-tax-plan.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Ontario Road Builders' Association http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091103-sudbury.html November 4, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Ontario Road Builders' Association regional members' meeting about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091103-sudbury.html Tax Package Will Help Create Jobs http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091103-niagaraonthelake.html November 4, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will be in Niagara-on-the-Lake to receive a report by economist and tax expert Jack Mintz on the harmonized sales tax and Ontario's comprehensive tax package as they relate to job numbers, investment and incomes. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091103-niagaraonthelake.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Belleville Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091030.html November 2, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson will visit Belleville to deliver a speech and visit a local business. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091030.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091028.html October 29, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091028.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091027.html October 28, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091027.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091026.html October 27, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091026.html Highlights From The 2009 Ontario Economic Outlook And Fiscal Review - Corporations Tax http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ct/6034.html A number of proposed corporate tax measures were announced in the 2009 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ct/6034.html Requirements for Tear Tape Manufacturers and Markers of Cigarettes http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/tt/tob1_2004.html This bulletin contains important information for tear tape manufacturers, as well as markers of cigarettes under the Tobacco Tax Act. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/tt/tob1_2004.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091023.html October 26, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091023.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Stratford Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091021-stratford.html October 22, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Stratford Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091021-stratford.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091021-toronto.html October 22, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091021-toronto.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Brampton Board of Trade http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091020.html October 21, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Brampton Board of Trade about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Tues, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091020.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Toronto Congress Centre http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091019-toronto.html October 20, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech at the Ontario Tax Conference about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091019-toronto.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Marlwood Golf and Country Club http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091019-wasaga.html October 20, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Wasaga Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091019-wasaga.html Salary Continuance, Termination Pay, Severance Pay and Retiring Allowances http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/6495.html An amount received by an employee upon termination of employment can be either employment income or a retiring allowance under the federal Income Tax Act. The following information will help to determine if an amount received by an employee is subject to Employer Health Tax. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/eht/6495.html News: Ontario Releases HST Transitional Rules http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/10/ontario-releases-hst-transitional-rules.html The McGuinty government has proposed general transitional rules that would assist in the move to a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). These rules explain:

    • which tax would apply for transactions that straddle July 1, 2010 - the current Retail Sales Tax (RST) or the Ontario portion of the HST,
    • how the RST would wind down, and
    • the special transitional rules that would apply.
    ]]>     Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/10/ontario-releases-hst-transitional-rules.html     Ontario HST General Transitional Rules http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/03.html The 2009 Ontario Budget proposed a comprehensive package of tax changes. Central to this tax package is the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax for Ontario (HST), which, subject to legislative approval, would come into effect on July 1, 2010.

    This Notice provides details of proposed measures that would build on Ontario's comprehensive tax package and help consumers and businesses transition to the HST.

    The Notice provides general descriptions of transitional rules for the HST that will be proposed to be enacted in the federal Excise Tax Act (ETA). It also provides general descriptions of provincial measures that will be proposed to be enacted to wind down the applicable provisions of the Ontario Retail Sales Tax Act (RSTA).

    ]]>     Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:58:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/hst/03.html     Minister Wilkinson to speak at the King Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091013-kettleby.html October 14, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the King Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091013-kettleby.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091013-oshawa.html October 14, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091013-oshawa.html Minister Wilkinson to speak at the Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091009.html October 13, 2009: Ontario Minister of Revenue, John Wilkinson, will deliver a speech to the Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia about the government's comprehensive tax plan. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/advisories/091009.html Political Contributions Tax Credit for Corporations http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/4013.html This credit provides corporations with a tax credit of up to $2,604 for contributions made to a registered candidate, a registered constituency association, or a registered party. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ct/4013.html News: Car Dealer Convicted Of Tax Evasion http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/09/car-dealer-convicted-of-tax-evasion.html Philip Corneil, owner of Cotrac Ford Lincoln Sales Inc. in Dutton, has been fined $121,494 for tax evasion under the Retail Sales Tax Act. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/09/car-dealer-convicted-of-tax-evasion.html News: Kitchener Glass Company Convicted For Failing to Remit Tax http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/09/kitchener-glass-company-convicted-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html Fulton Glass Systems Inc. of Kitchener has been fined $11,200 for failing to remit retail sales tax collected from customers. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://www.news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/09/kitchener-glass-company-convicted-for-failing-to-remit-tax.html Minister Wilkinson's remarks at the Toronto Board of Trade http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/speeches/sp090917.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/news/speeches/sp090917.html Fuel used by Railways in Ontario http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel1_2009.html For railway operators in Ontario: requirements for fuel use, registration and reporting under the Fuel Tax Act. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:30:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ft/fuel1_2009.html Proposed HST Benefits for Ontario's Farmers http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/HSTbenefits.htm It is estimated that Ontario farmers will save about $30 million annually under the HST on items that are currently not exempt from the RST. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/HSTbenefits.htm IFTA NewsFlash, September 2009 http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ifta/027.html Information about 2010 annual licence and decal renewals, your new IFTA Quarterly Tax Return, using ONT-TAXS online, upcoming online information sessions, interest rate and charges. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/notices/ifta/027.html News: Jail Time For Contraband Tobacco http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/09/jail-time-for-contraband-tobacco.html Carl Fontaine of Fort Alexander, Manitoba was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $338,155 after being found guilty of possession of unmarked cigarettes for the purpose of sale in the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon, on September 15, 2009. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://news.ontario.ca/rev/en/2009/09/jail-time-for-contraband-tobacco.html Colouring of Fuel http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/bulletins/ft/fuel2_99.html This bulletin was revised September 2009 to incorporate changes to the cost of dye to registered dyers in respect to coloured fuel exported from Canada. Fri, 19 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/bulletins/ft/fuel2_99.html Updated: Interest Rates http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/rates/interest/index.html
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