CRA Excise and GST/HST News

The latest edition of the Canada Revenue Agency's Excise and GST/HST News is now available on the CRA Web site at:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gr/news58/README.html

This edition includes information on Bill C-33, specifically measures to reduce the air travellers security charge and amendments to the First Nations Goods and Services Tax Act "to facilitate the establishment of taxation arrangements between the Government of Quebec and interested Indian bands situated in Quebec."

It also includes information on Bill C-34 "relating to directors’ liability for GST/HST net refunds, the confirmation of a person’s GST/HST registration status, the excise tax on jewellery, a further rate reduction for the air travellers security charge as well as the extension of the 83% health care rebate to eligible charities and non-profit health care organizations that provide health care services similar to those traditionally performed in hospitals."

Also in this issue:
- 10% tax on insurance premiums (other than marine)
- Procurement cards and claiming input tax credits
- Third party authorization for excise and GST/HST rulings
- GST/HST content on the CRA Web site
- File your GST/HST return electronically
- Prescribed rates of interest
- What’s new in publications