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TAUX DROIT BASE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- duty rate
1, record 1, English, duty%20rate
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rate of duty 2, record 1, English, rate%20of%20duty
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The HS [Harmonized System] code is used to determine the applicable duty rate, which can vary depending on the type of goods, their origin, and the country of import. … The duty rate is then applied to the value of the goods to calculate the import duty payable. 3, record 1, English, - duty%20rate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux de droit
1, record 1, French, taux%20de%20droit
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] numéros [de classement tarifaire pour chaque article importé] sont utilisés pour déterminer le taux de droit [à] payer à l'importation. La plupart des pays commerçants [...] utilisent le Système harmonisé(SH) comme base pour leurs systèmes de classement tarifaire. 2, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20droit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema tributario
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tasa arancelaria
1, record 1, Spanish, tasa%20arancelaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tasa de arancel 2, record 1, Spanish, tasa%20de%20arancel
correct, feminine noun
- tasa del arancel 2, record 1, Spanish, tasa%20del%20arancel
correct, feminine noun
- tipo arancelario 3, record 1, Spanish, tipo%20arancelario
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-12
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
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supplies listed in Schedule VI to the Excise Tax Act, to which a tax rate of zero per cent applies, such as supplies of prescription drugs, medical devices, basic groceries, exported goods, and certain agriculture and fishing equipment. A registrant who makes zero-rated supplies in the course of a commercial activity is entitled to claim input tax credits for tax payable on purchases relating to the making of those supplies. 2, record 2, English, - zero%2Drated%20supply
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare: exempt supply; taxable supply. 2, record 2, English, - zero%2Drated%20supply
Record 2, Key term(s)
- zero-rated supplies
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
Fournitures figurant à l'annexe VI de la Loi sur la taxe d’accise à laquelle s’applique un taux de taxe de zéro pour cent; par exemple les fournitures relatives aux médicaments sur ordonnance, aux appareils médicaux, aux produits alimentaires de base, aux produits exportés, et à certaines pièces d’équipement se rapportant à l'agriculture et à la pêche. Un inscrit qui effectue des fournitures détaxées dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale a droit à des crédits de taxe sur les intrants relativement à la taxe payable sur les achats qui lui servent à effectuer ces fournitures. 2, record 2, French, - fourniture%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «fourniture exonérée» et «fourniture taxable». 2, record 2, French, - fourniture%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie utilisée dans la documentation traitant de la taxe sur les produits et services. 3, record 2, French, - fourniture%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema tributario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- producto de tasación cero
1, record 2, Spanish, producto%20de%20tasaci%C3%B3n%20cero
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plan filed for registration
1, record 3, English, plan%20filed%20for%20registration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fee shall be paid for the registration of a pension plan by the Superintendent (a) at the time the plan is filed for registration pursuant to section 10 of the Act, in an amount that is equal to the plan fee base multiplied by the basic rate that is in effect at that time; and (b) where the last day of a plan year of that plan occurs after the plan is filed for registration and before the plan is registered, on filing an information return pursuant to section 12 of the Act [Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985], in an amount that is equal to the plan fee base multiplied by the basic rate that is in effect six months after the last day of the plan year in respect of which the information return is filed. 1, record 3, English, - plan%20filed%20for%20registration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Pensions et rentes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- régime déposé en vue de son agrément
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9gime%20d%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20en%20vue%20de%20son%20agr%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- régime déposé pour agrément 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9gime%20d%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20pour%20agr%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
- dépôt d'un régime pour agrément 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20d%27un%20r%C3%A9gime%20pour%20agr%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l'agrément d’un régime de pension par le surintendant : a) il doit être payé, au moment où le régime est déposé pour agrément conformément à l'article 10 de la Loi, un droit égal au produit de la multiplication de l'assiette de droits du régime par le taux de base en vigueur à ce moment; b) dans le cas où le dernier jour de l'exercice du régime est postérieur au dépôt du régime pour agrément et antérieur à l'agrément, il doit être payé, au moment où un état relatif au régime est déposé conformément à l'article 12 de la Loi [Loi de 1985 sur les normes de prestation de pension], un droit égal au produit de la multiplication de l'assiette de droits du régime par le taux de base en vigueur six mois après le dernier jour de l'exercice à l'égard duquel l'état est déposé. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20d%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20en%20vue%20de%20son%20agr%C3%A9ment
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Taxation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- zero-rated goods and services
1, record 4, English, zero%2Drated%20goods%20and%20services
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - zero%2Drated%20goods%20and%20services
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Fiscalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- biens et services détaxés
1, record 4, French, biens%20et%20services%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - biens%20et%20services%20d%C3%A9tax%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- combined income
1, record 5, English, combined%20income
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A special provision applies in the case of a married couple in which only one spouse is a pensioner and the other is not eligible for either the basic OAS (Old Age Security) pension or SPA (Spouse's Allowance). In this instance, the pensioner is entitled to receive GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) at the higher rate paid to single persons; moreover, the maximum monthly Supplement is reduced by $1 for every $4 of the couple's combined monthly income. The first reduction of $1 is made only when the combined yearly income of the couple reaches 12 times the basic monthly OAS pension plus $48. 1, record 5, English, - combined%20income
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- revenu combiné
1, record 5, French, revenu%20combin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une disposition spéciale s’applique aux couples mariés dont un seul des conjoints est pensionné et dont le deuxième conjoint n’ est admissible ni à la pension de vieillesse de base, ni à l'Allocation au conjoint. Dans ce cas, le pensionné a droit de recevoir le taux le plus élevé du Supplément de revenu garanti qui est payé aux personnes seules. Par ailleurs, le supplément mensuel est réduit de 1 $ pour chaque tranche de 4 $ de revenu combiné du couple. La première réduction de 1 $ n’ est appliquée que lorsque le revenu annuel combiné du couple atteint un montant égal à 12 fois la pension de vieillesse mensuelle de base plus 48 $. 1, record 5, French, - revenu%20combin%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- combined yearly income
1, record 6, English, combined%20yearly%20income
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A special provision applies in the case of a married couple in which only one spouse is a pensioner and the other is not eligible for either the basic OAS (Old Age Security) pension or SPA (Spouse's Allowance). In this instance, the pensioner is entitled to receive GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) at the higher rate paid to single persons; moreover, the maximum monthly Supplement is reduced by $1 for every $4 of the couple's combined monthly income. The first reduction of $1 is made only when the combined yearly income of the couple reaches 12 times the basic monthly OAS pension plus $48. 1, record 6, English, - combined%20yearly%20income
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- revenu annuel combiné
1, record 6, French, revenu%20annuel%20combin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une disposition spéciale s’applique aux couples mariés dont un seul des conjoints est pensionné et dont le deuxième conjoint n’ est admissible ni à la pension de vieillesse de base, ni à l'Allocation au conjoint. Dans ce cas, le pensionné a droit de recevoir le taux le plus élevé du Supplément de revenu garanti qui est payé aux personnes seules. Par ailleurs, le supplément mensuel est réduit de 1 $ pour chaque tranche de 4 $ de revenu combiné du couple. La première réduction de 1 $ n’ est appliquée que lorsque le revenu annuel combiné du couple atteint un montant égal à 12 fois la pension de vieillesse mensuelle de base plus 48 $. 1, record 6, French, - revenu%20annuel%20combin%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- combined monthly income
1, record 7, English, combined%20monthly%20income
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A special provision applies in the case of a married couple in which only one spouse is a pensioner and the other is not eligible for either the basic OAS (Old Age Security) pension or SPA (Spouse's Allowance). In this instance, the pensioner is entitled to receive GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) at the higher rate paid to single persons; moreover, the maximum monthly Supplement is reduced by $1 for every $4 of the couple's combined monthly income. The first reduction of $1 is made only when the combined yearly income of the couple reaches 12 times the basic monthly OAS pension plus $48. 1, record 7, English, - combined%20monthly%20income
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- revenu mensuel combiné
1, record 7, French, revenu%20mensuel%20combin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une disposition spéciale s’applique aux couples mariés dont un seul des conjoints est pensionné et dont le deuxième conjoint n’ est admissible ni à la pension de vieillesse de base, ni à l'Allocation au conjoint. Dans ce cas, le pensionné a droit de recevoir le taux le plus élevé du Supplément de revenu garanti qui est payé aux personnes seules. Par ailleurs, le supplément mensuel est réduit de 1 $ pour chaque tranche de 4 $ de revenu combiné du couple. La première réduction de 1 $ n’ est appliquée que lorsque le revenu annuel combiné du couple atteint un montant égal à 12 fois la pension de vieillesse mensuelle de base plus 48 $. 1, record 7, French, - revenu%20mensuel%20combin%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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