Canada Updates COVID-19 Economic Response Plan Including GST/HST and Customs Deferral

Canada has updated its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which includes an overview of the support being provided for individuals, businesses, and industries. This includes a GST/HST and customs payment deferral, which was announced on 27 March. Details of the deferral provided in the plan are as follows:

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We will allow businesses, including self-employed individuals, to defer until June 30, 2020 payments of the Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST), as well as customs…