Canadian Tax Foundation
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The Canadian Tax Foundation is an independent tax research non-profit organization with over 7,700 individual and corporate members in Canada and abroad. For over 50 years, it has fostered a better understanding of the Canadian tax system
, and assisted in the development of that system, through its research projects, conferences, publications, and representations to government.
The Canadian Tax Foundation was established in 1945 as an independent tax research organization. The Foundation nominates its governors each year in consultation with the Canadian Bar Association
and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide both the tax-paying public and the governments of Canada with the benefit of expert, impartial research into current problems of taxation and government finance. This work is carried on by a well-qualified permanent staff and by outside experts commissioned for special studies. Stated briefly, the main aim of the Foundation is the establishment of the best possible tax system — that is, a system that is as equitable as possible and that fosters the growth and productivity of the country.
The Foundation publishes the Canadian Tax Journal, Canadian Tax Highlights, Faits saillants en fiscalité canadienne, Tax for the Owner Manager, and a large number of other publications, most of which are distributed without charge at the time of issue to members as part of their annual membership.
In addition, the Foundation holds a number of conferences each year, providing a forum for the interchange of ideas among business and professional people, academics, and government officials.
Taxation in Canada
The level of Taxation in Canada is average among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries.-Administration:...
, and assisted in the development of that system, through its research projects, conferences, publications, and representations to government.
The Canadian Tax Foundation was established in 1945 as an independent tax research organization. The Foundation nominates its governors each year in consultation with the Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
The Canadian Bar Association represents over 37,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students from across Canada.-History:The Association's first Annual Meeting was held in Montreal in 1896. However, the CBA has been in continuous existence in its present form since 1914...
and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants was incorporated by a Private Act of the Canadian Parliament in 1902. This Act, now known as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Act, was last amended in 1990 to reflect the CICA’s current mandate and powers.Working in collaboration with...
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The purpose of the Foundation is to provide both the tax-paying public and the governments of Canada with the benefit of expert, impartial research into current problems of taxation and government finance. This work is carried on by a well-qualified permanent staff and by outside experts commissioned for special studies. Stated briefly, the main aim of the Foundation is the establishment of the best possible tax system — that is, a system that is as equitable as possible and that fosters the growth and productivity of the country.
The Foundation publishes the Canadian Tax Journal, Canadian Tax Highlights, Faits saillants en fiscalité canadienne, Tax for the Owner Manager, and a large number of other publications, most of which are distributed without charge at the time of issue to members as part of their annual membership.
In addition, the Foundation holds a number of conferences each year, providing a forum for the interchange of ideas among business and professional people, academics, and government officials.