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A treaty is defined as the mutual agreement which is done by one country with another country in order to have an effective collaboration or association between the countries over the taxes or other things. The tax treaties may be defined as the mutual agreement which is done between the countries in order to mitigate the taxes which are to be paid on the exchange business that is done between them. Canada has also signed various tax treaties with a large number of countries. These tax treaties are benefitted not only for the non residents of Canada by reducing the non resident taxes which have to be paid by the non residents. Following are the benefits of the tax treaties that are signed by Canadian governments: 1) The tax treaties define the taxes which are to be covered and those who are eligible for the benefits. 2) The tax treaties of Canada are aimed at the reduction of the amount of taxes which are charged from the government as interests and royalties from the nations. 3) The tax treaties limit the business income of a resident of the other country. Thus it ensures that the people of Canada do not suffer because of the international business. 4) The tax treaty also defines various situations under which the income would be charged from one country to another country which includes the salary, self employment, pension and the other income terms. 5) The tax treaty provides an exemption for various organisations and individuals such as the non profit organisations. 6) The tax treaties provide the framework for the enforcement of an effective business between Canada and other countries and also provide the enforcement to ensure the dispute the resolution. Some examples of the tax treaty signed by Canadian government: A treaty was signed between Canada and United States under the name convention between the Canada and the treaties: these treaties are signed between the government the two nations in order to avoid the double taxations between the countries. These taxes are applicable to the income and the capitals which are imposed on behalf of the contracting state, which is irrespective of the manner in which the taxes are levied. This treaty is applicable to the people who have imposed the by the government under the act of the income tax. The federal income taxes which are imposed by the United States under the Internal Revenue code of the year 1986. However the conventions are also applicable to the earnings of the United States and are mentioned in the paragraphs 5 and paragraph 8 of the article of dividends. It is also applicable to the foundations which have been privately established. This treaty is applicable to the excise tax, security tax and the estate tax as well. Thus the tax treaties which are made by Canadian government are also beneficial for the business which is done between Canada and other countries. It also ensures that the taxes limitations of the taxes which is imposed on the business between the nations. About Author:- Josep Guardiola is a chartered accountant who practices as an independent toronto tax accountant. He also author of non resident taxes, in this article he provides tax treaties tips. For more information you can visit Taxca.com.
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