The Saskatchewan government has created a new organization to collect corporate income taxes, which means businesses and farmers will have to deal with two tax agencies, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the new Saskatchewan Revenue Agency (SRA). . Gage Haubrich .That caused some concerns and criticisms as it will result in additional costs for the province and businesses will have to file two annual tax returns..The legislation to establish the new SRA crown corporation passed this week and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is watching closely to see if there are benefits to Saskatchewan businesses with the province having complete control over provincial business taxes..“If this program reduces cost for taxpayers, then that’s a great thing, but overall taxpayers need to see the bill and make sure the budget isn’t going to be blown up by creating an entire new bureaucracy here,” said Gage Haubrich, Prairie director of the CTF..Under the present agreement with the federal government it collects income taxes and distributes to the provinces their share of the income taxes..“I think it’s a pretty significant change we're suggesting and I think consultation is very important. If there is absolutely no reason to pursue it, then we won’t go through the cost of even doing the deeper dive,” said Finance Minister Donna Harpauer..The Sask NDP estimated the province will have to spend $10 million annually to carry out the same task the federal government has been doing for Saskatchewan without any charges..“That’s not how you do things. It’s reckless. It’s how you get yourself into a really bad spot. The idea itself has been widely panned by the business community and by the people of Saskatchewan,” said NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon..The new legislation allows the Saskatchewan government to collect personal income taxes separately in addition to corporate income taxes..If the province decides to collect personal income taxes, Saskatchewan residents will file their income tax returns with the SRA instead of the CRA..However, the province has no immediate plans to collect personal income tax..Other provinces, such as Alberta and Quebec, already have separate tax collection agencies..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Saskatchewan government has created a new organization to collect corporate income taxes, which means businesses and farmers will have to deal with two tax agencies, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the new Saskatchewan Revenue Agency (SRA). . Gage Haubrich .That caused some concerns and criticisms as it will result in additional costs for the province and businesses will have to file two annual tax returns..The legislation to establish the new SRA crown corporation passed this week and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is watching closely to see if there are benefits to Saskatchewan businesses with the province having complete control over provincial business taxes..“If this program reduces cost for taxpayers, then that’s a great thing, but overall taxpayers need to see the bill and make sure the budget isn’t going to be blown up by creating an entire new bureaucracy here,” said Gage Haubrich, Prairie director of the CTF..Under the present agreement with the federal government it collects income taxes and distributes to the provinces their share of the income taxes..“I think it’s a pretty significant change we're suggesting and I think consultation is very important. If there is absolutely no reason to pursue it, then we won’t go through the cost of even doing the deeper dive,” said Finance Minister Donna Harpauer..The Sask NDP estimated the province will have to spend $10 million annually to carry out the same task the federal government has been doing for Saskatchewan without any charges..“That’s not how you do things. It’s reckless. It’s how you get yourself into a really bad spot. The idea itself has been widely panned by the business community and by the people of Saskatchewan,” said NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon..The new legislation allows the Saskatchewan government to collect personal income taxes separately in addition to corporate income taxes..If the province decides to collect personal income taxes, Saskatchewan residents will file their income tax returns with the SRA instead of the CRA..However, the province has no immediate plans to collect personal income tax..Other provinces, such as Alberta and Quebec, already have separate tax collection agencies..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
