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Who know's the reasoning..but I still wouldn't doubt that this was a result of no prior attempt to adhere to the tax laws of Canada...just like a judge won't let a killer walk out of his court room because he says he won't kill again...neither will CCRA say, well, they seem sincere...let's let it slide...
My advice to other Canadian paysite owners...set up a separate link for Canadian subscribers...
-include the 7% gst in the price, so that you remain competitive with your US counterparts. Yes, you take a 7% hit, but 7% on Canadian and not all sales.
-Make sure your GST number is clearly displayed on the page, as required by law
-Keep accurate books.
-Submit on time every quarter
I am not a accountant or a lawyer, but I have been around the block with Revenue Canada for more years then some of you out there have likely been alive...so I have a pretty firm grip on their expectations.
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