Canadian Indirect Taxes

McMaster University Continuing Education’s Canadian Indirect Taxes program provides practical knowledge of GST/HST, QST, and other Canadian indirect taxes. Designed for professionals responsible for administering indirect taxes within their organizations, as well as accountants, bookkeepers, and financial services professionals, the program explores tax principles, obligations, and risks relevant to Canadian businesses and organizations.

Delivered fully online through live, synchronous microcredential courses, the program covers the Canadian GST/HST framework, taxation considerations for public institutions and service bodies, and cross-border and ecommerce transactions. Learners who successfully complete all three courses earn individual microcredentials and a digital Certificate of Completion.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the theory underlying various forms of transactional taxes that apply in Canada.
• Understand the structure of and how to utilize the Excise Tax Act as a tool for tax compliance.
• Be able to identify and evaluate compliance risks associated with indirect taxes for their organizations and/or clients.
• Develop strategies for minimizing tax exposure in connection to various forms of indirect taxes.