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ZERO-RATED GOODS SERVICES [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Taxation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carousel scheme
1, record 1, English, carousel%20scheme
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carousel fraud scheme 2, record 1, English, carousel%20fraud%20scheme
correct, noun
- carousel fraud 3, record 1, English, carousel%20fraud
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A carousel scheme involves false commercial transactions and a lengthy paper trail intended to convince government agencies that a business is eligible for large tax refunds on export sales. The fraudster creates fictitious sales and transfers to accomplice companies. The goods continue to be sold through a series of controlled companies, each liable to pay the GST [goods and services tax], before the goods are finally exported as sales of zero-rated supplies. The companies in the chain disappear without remitting the GST, and the final supplier claims a refund. This process can be repeated many times, resulting in the goods circulating in the same fashion as a carousel. 4, record 1, English, - carousel%20scheme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are different aggressive schemes within Canada’s GST/HST [goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax] system, but the one that [the Canada Revenue Agency sees] often is referred to as a "carousel" scheme. The name "carousel" comes from the circular manner in which the transactions flow through a fabricated supply chain. This scheme involves a group of entities who work together to sell goods to each other, or, at times, provide the appearance of selling goods. In this supply chain, at least one registrant, known as the "missing trader," charges GST/HST but does not remit it to the government. 5, record 1, English, - carousel%20scheme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Fiscalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stratagème frauduleux de type carrousel
1, record 1, French, stratag%C3%A8me%20frauduleux%20de%20type%20carrousel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- stratagème de type carrousel 2, record 1, French, stratag%C3%A8me%20de%20type%20carrousel
correct, masculine noun
- fraude de type carrousel 3, record 1, French, fraude%20de%20type%20carrousel
correct, feminine noun
- fraude carrousel 4, record 1, French, fraude%20carrousel
correct, feminine noun
- stratagème carrousel 5, record 1, French, stratag%C3%A8me%20carrousel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a différents stratagèmes abusifs dans le système de la TPS/TVH [taxe sur les produits et services/taxe de vente harmonisée] du Canada, mais celui que [l'Agence du revenu du Canada voit] souvent est appelé stratagème de type «carrousel». Le nom «carrousel» provient de la façon circulaire dont les opérations sont acheminées dans une chaîne d'approvisionnement fabriquée. Ce stratagème concerne un groupe d'entités qui travaillent ensemble pour vendre des biens entre elles ou, parfois, pour donner l'impression de vendre des biens. Dans cette chaîne d'approvisionnement, au moins un inscrit, appelé «commerçant disparu», facture la TPS/TVH, mais ne la verse pas au gouvernement. 6, record 1, French, - stratag%C3%A8me%20frauduleux%20de%20type%20carrousel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Sistema tributario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude carrusel
1, record 1, Spanish, fraude%20carrusel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El fraude carrusel es un claro ejemplo de abuso de la exención del IVA [impuesto sobre el valor añadido]. Como consecuencia de ello, las mercancías que son negociadas en esos mercados sin haber soportado el pago del IVA constituyen para los defraudadores una notoria ventaja, permitiéndoles vender la mercancía a un precio inferior o con un margen mayor [al] que la venden los empresarios que sí cumplen con sus obligaciones fiscales. 2, record 1, Spanish, - fraude%20carrusel
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zero-rated supply
1, record 2, English, zero%2Drated%20supply
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tax-free supply 2, record 2, English, tax%2Dfree%20supply
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zero-rated supplies means supplies of goods and services subject to GST/HST [goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax] at a rate of 0%. Zero-rated goods and services include most goods and services exported from Canada, most transportation services provided in Canada for merchandise destined to a location outside Canada, and most prescription drugs and medical devices. 3, record 2, English, - zero%2Drated%20supply
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fourniture détaxée
1, record 2, French, fourniture%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre de la taxe sur les produits et services, bien ou service pour lequel l’acquéreur n’est pas tenu de payer la taxe, mais pour lequel le fournisseur a le droit de demander un crédit de taxe sur les intrants, par exemple une exportation ou un produit alimentaire de base. 2, record 2, French, - fourniture%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fournitures détaxées désigne les fournitures de produits et services qui sont assujetties à la TPS/TVH [taxe sur les produits et services / taxe de vente harmonisée] au taux de 0 %. Ces fournitures comprennent les produits et services suivants : la plupart des produits et services exportés du Canada; la plupart des services de transport fournis au Canada pour des marchandises destinées à l'extérieur du Canada; la plupart des médicaments sur ordonnance et des appareils médicaux. 3, record 2, French, - fourniture%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Taxation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zero-rated goods and services
1, record 3, English, zero%2Drated%20goods%20and%20services
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the GST(goods and services tax) certain categories of goods and services are considered to be taxed at a "zero" rate, rather than at the general rate of 7 per cent. Vendors do not charge GST on their sales of zero-rated goods and services. However, vendors are entitled to claim input tax credits to recover any GST they paid on inputs used to produce zero-rated products. As a result, zero-rated goods and services are tax free. Major categories of zero-rated sales include basic groceries, prescription drugs, medical devices, and most agricultural and fishing industry inputs. 2, record 3, English, - zero%2Drated%20goods%20and%20services
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Fiscalité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- biens et services détaxés
1, record 3, French, biens%20et%20services%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous le régime de la TPS (taxes des produits et services), certaines catégories de biens et de services sont considérées comme taxées à un taux nul plutôt qu'au taux général de 7 p.100. Les vendeurs ne facturent pas la TPS sur leurs ventes de biens et de services détaxés. Ils ont cependant le droit de demander un crédit de taxe sur intrants afin de récupérer la TPS payée sur les intrants qui ont servi à produire des biens et services détaxés. Par conséquent, les biens et services détaxés sont libres de taxe. Les principales catégories de biens détaxés sont les produits alimentaires de base, les médicaments délivrés sur ordonnance, les appareils médicaux et la plupart des intrants utilisés dans l'agriculture et la pêche. 2, record 3, French, - biens%20et%20services%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tax free
1, record 4, English, tax%20free
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- free of tax 2, record 4, English, free%20of%20tax
correct
- zero-rated 3, record 4, English, zero%2Drated
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certain goods and services are subject to GST/HST [goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax], but at a rate of 0%. These goods and services are referred to as zero-rated supplies. 4, record 4, English, - tax%20free
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détaxé
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- exempt de taxe 2, record 4, French, exempt%20de%20taxe
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains produits et services sont assujettis à la TPS/TVH [taxe sur les produits et services], mais à un taux de 0 %. On les appelle fournitures détaxées. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gross world-wide taxable revenue
1, record 5, English, gross%20world%2Dwide%20taxable%20revenue
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essentially, any entity with total(gross) world-wide taxable revenue in the immediate preceding four consecutive calendar quarters of more than $30, 000(including revenue from most zero-rated goods and services), or any public service body(i. e. charity, non-profit organization, municipality, university, public college, school or hospital authority) with total(gross) world-wide taxable revenue in the immediate preceding four consecutive calendar quarters of more than $50, 000(including revenue from most zero-rated goods and services), must register. 2, record 5, English, - gross%20world%2Dwide%20taxable%20revenue
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- revenu imposable universel brut
1, record 5, French, revenu%20imposable%20universel%20brut
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doit essentiellement s'inscrire toute entité dont le revenu imposable universel (brut) total des quatre trimestres civils consécutifs précédents dépasse 30 000 $ (y compris le revenu tiré de la plupart des produits et des services détaxés), ou tout organisme de services publics (p. ex., un organisme de bienfaisance, un organisme à but non lucratif, une municipalité, une université, un collège public, une administration scolaire ou hospitalière) dont le revenu imposable universel (brut) total des quatre trimestres civils consécutifs précédents dépasse 50 000 $ (y compris le revenu tiré de la plupart des produits et des services détaxés). 2, record 5, French, - revenu%20imposable%20universel%20brut
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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