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For those from other parts of the world, understanding the intricacies of Canada tax policies and regulations can be a tall order. Canada’s tax system is designed to provide funding to support the economic and social programs implemented by the government. The laws governing tax Canadian tax policies are set at both the federal and provincial levels, with the federal government responsible for the collection of said taxes. The exception to this is Quebec, whose provincial government utilizes its own process for collecting income tax.


Some of the aspects of the Canadian tax system include:


  • The income tax act, which establishes regulations for businesses and individuals
  • Taxation of imports, exports, sales, and property
  • Taxation of businesses and individuals who earn income on an international level
  • Taxpayer self-assessment
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Canada tax questions? Ask a Canada tax expert


Some of the Canada tax issues and questions already looked into by the Experts on JustAnswer include:


  • Are payments for attendant services through March of Dimes taxable?
  • What is the tax treaty article under which a Canadian resident can claim exemption from income received from a US employer?
  • I am seeking an accountant in Canada to help with filing my taxes for last year. I am currently located overseas.
  • I'm a U.S. Citizen, and I lived in Canada for about 179 days, and would like to spend another 6 months there. Could I do this without being liable to pay tax on my foreign income?

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