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"There is increasing interest in, and recognition of, the need for both tax reduction and tax reform in Canada. This book provides the rationale for tax reform and a road map for that reform. The book includes 5 chapters from leading experts in the field and provides a persuasive, compelling case for tax reform in Canada." "The Impact of Taxes on Economic Behavior by Milagros Palacios and Kumi Harischandra offers a broad overview of the incentive effects associated with taxes that affect our decisions to work more, to save, to invest, and to engage in entrepreneurial activity." "Compliance and Administrative Costs of Taxation in Canada by renowned University of Montreal economics professor Francois Vaillancourt and Jason Clemens provides readers with an understanding of the vast costs associated with administering, and complying with, our current tax system."--BOOK JACKET.
This research focuses on the impact of the major federal and provincial taxes on the relative competitive position of domestically owned firms supplying similar financial services, as well as on the competitive position of Canadian institutions operating internationally or in competition with foreign institutions in the Canadian marketplace. In addition, elements are identified regarding the tax treatment of financial institutions that might motivate them to take actions driven by tax planning considerations which would conflict with the objectives of prudential regulation. The research approach involves not only a new economic analysis but also a review of other studies on the impact of taxation in the financial services sector and solicitation of input directly from participants in the sector. The report begins with a review of recent trends in the financial sector relating to tax and non-tax issues. It then describes the approach used in assessing competitiveness and proceeds with the assessment of competitiveness in the making of loans and of savings vehicles. This is followed by discussion of specific tax issues such as capital taxes, non-resident withholding taxes, and measurement of income. Finally, prudential issues are discussed. The appendix includes description of an economic approach to evaluating the taxation of financial institutions.
Background papers of several authors addressing the proposals of the government's white paper on tax reform (for a major reconstruction of the personal and corporate income taxes and the introduction of a multistage sales tax) and considering the economic implications of these proposals. The authors also deal with, among others, some problems of concerting exemptions and deductions into credits, with personal savings, life insurance, treatment of resources industries and residential real estate.
The 1987 tax reform package considered.
Presents two main options for capital tax reform in Canada: a lifetimeconsumption tax and a uniform tax through a comprehensive survey of thetheory and evidence on the likely effects of the altenrative tax reforms oneconomic welfare and the distribution of income. Addresses the current taxtreatment of capital income, defining and implementing major reform options, efficiency aspoects, tax treatment of capital income in an open economy, andtax treatment of human capital. Also includes a discussion of bequests.
This paper is one of the outputs from the Council's three-year study of the taxation of capital income, of the income derived from savings and investments and how fiscal policies affect individual savings. The study begins with a review of the conventional life-cycle theory of savings behaviour and an analysis of the manner in which taxes affect the life-cycle pattern of savings and consumption. Discusses institutional aspects of taxation and savings in Canada, through surveys of the relevant provisions of the tax system as they affect capital income. Summarizes activities in aggregate savings and estimates aggregate consumption functions. The functions are then used for two types of simulation models: impact effects of interest-rate changes on consumption and savings, and the long-run effects over the remainder of the life-cycle resulting from permanent tax reforms. Discusses welfare economics and policy issues surrounding the taxation of capital income under the personal income system, outlining equity and efficiency differences between income and consumption taxation.