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- Budget Measures Act, 2005 (No.2), Technical Amendments to Motor Fuels, Tobacco and Land Taxes Statutes
The Budget Measures Act, 2005 (No.2) (c.31, S.O. 2005) which received Royal Assent on December 15, 2005 includes technical amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act and the Electricity Act, 1998 as it relates to the gross revenue charge. These technical amendments will improve administrative effectiveness, maintain the integrity and equity of the tax system and enhance legislative clarity.
- Budget Measures Act, 2006 (No. 2), Overview of Amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act and Provincial Land Tax Act
On December 20, 2006, the Budget Measures Act, 2006 (No. 2), received Royal Assent (c. 33, S.O. 2006). This statute includes amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act and the replacement of the Provincial Land Tax Act with the Provincial Land Tax Act, 2006.
- Budget Measures Act, 2009 - Overview of the 2009 Ontario Budget
On June 5, 2009, the Budget Measures Act, 2009 received Royal Assent (c.18, S.O. 2009). Schedule 30 of this statute includes amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act.
- Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2008 - Overview of the 2008 Ontario Budget Duty and Tobacco Tax
On May 14, 2008, the Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2008 received Royal Assent (c.7, S.O. 2008). This statute includes amendments to the Land Transfer Tax Act and the Tobacco Tax Act.
- Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2008 (No.2) - 2008 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
On November 27, 2008, the Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2008 (No.2) received Royal Assent. This statute includes amendments to the Fuel Tax Act and Tobacco Tax Act.
- Highlights from the 2010 Ontario Budget - Tobacco Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act
The March 25, 2010, Ontario Budget proposed measures relating to tobacco tax and land transfer tax.
- Information for Tobacco Tax Registrants Regarding a Proposal to Designate the Tobacco Tax Act under the Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007
This notice explains the designation of the Tobacco Tax Act by a regulation made under the Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007.
- Ministry of Finance Inspectors
Starting late April, 2006, Revenue Inspectors will begin focusing on retail tobacco outlets. Revenue Inspectors will continue to be in uniform and driving marked enforcement vehicles. The inspections will have enforcement and audit components. Revenue Inspectors are empowered to lay charges, assess penalties and seize illicit tobacco, which is subject to forfeiture.
- Refund Application Changes for Motor Fuel and Tobacco Tax
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.
- Retailers Prohibited under the Tobacco Tax Act
Retail locations subject to temporary prohibition, with the retailer's identification, are placed on this internet listing.
- Return Changes, Online Services and More
The new standardized returns and associated schedules have addressed many of the administrative concerns that have been highlighted by the industry. By streamlining many of the existing processes for monthly reporting we have made it faster and easier for you to comply with the Ministry of Finance's reporting requirements.
- Security Requirements
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide general information about upcoming changes to the security policy.