Tax burdens as a proportion of GDP rose in 14 of the 26 countries
Tax laws are highly confusing because there are rules, exceptions to the rules, exceptions to the exceptions, followed by overriding rules
RST exemption applies to goods sold prior to July 20, 2008
New regulations will make the tax system more efficient
A new 15-point bill of rights for taxpayers will also be introduced
Five public meetings have been scheduled to gather input
C.D. Howe Institute report ranks Canada eighth among 81 countries
Finance minister releases Tax Relief Plan for public comment
GST reduced to 6% from 7%
Deduction for trade tools, exemption of capital gains for gifts of publicly traded securities among measures to be included