News:
CCRA Announces Fourth Quarter Interest Rates:
Ottawa, September 17, 2003... The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) today announced the prescribed interest rates that will apply to amounts owed to the CCRA and to amounts the CCRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly in accordance with applicable legislation and will be in effect from October 1, 2003, to December 31, 2003.
Income tax
The interest rate charged on overdue taxes, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and Employment Insurance premiums will be 7%.
The interest rate paid on overpayments will be 5%.
The interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for employees and shareholders from interest-free and low-interest loans will be 3%.
Other taxes
The interest rate on overdue and overpaid remittances for the following taxes and duties will be:
| Tax and Duty |
Overdue Remittances |
Overpaid Remittances |
| Goods and Services Tax |
2.3804% |
2.3804% |
| Harmonized sales tax |
2.3804% |
2.3804% |
| Air travellers security charge |
2.3804% |
2.3804% |
| Excise tax (non GST) |
7% |
5% |
| Excise duty (for periods ending after June 30, 2003, except Brewer Licensees |
7% |
5% |
| Excise duty (for periods ending prior to July 1, 2003 and Brewer Licensees) |
5% |
5% |
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