HALIFAX, Oct. 31, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reported that a charge of tax evasion was filed yesterday under the Excise Tax Act against Ms. Lisa L. Marshall, operating as Traditional Trading Post, of Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia.
Ms. Marshall, operating as Traditional Trading Post, is charged with wilfully evading or attempting to evade compliance with the Excise Tax Act. The CRA investigation revealed that, during the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015, Ms. Marshall, operating as Tradition Trading Post, a convenience store located on the Cole Harbour reserve of Millbrook First Nation, failed to collect or remit Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) totaling $2,284,144.72 on sales of tobacco to non-natives.
All case-specific information above was obtained from the court records.
Registrants who fail to remit GST/HST owing to the government can face serious consequences. They are liable not only for payment of the full amount of GST/HST owing, but also to penalties and interest. In addition, if convicted of tax evasion, the court may fine them up to 200% of the tax evaded and impose a jail term of up to five years.
If you have made an omission in your dealings with the CRA, made a tax mistake or left out details on your tax return, the CRA may give you a second chance to correct your tax affairs and avoid criminal prosecution. The Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) may give you the opportunity to come forward, make things right, and have peace of mind. Disclosures that are made before the CRA launches an enforcement action such as an audit or criminal investigation may only result in you having to pay taxes owed plus interest. More information on the VDP can be found on the CRA's website at www.canada.ca/taxes-voluntary-disclosures.
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SOURCE Canada Revenue Agency
Ashley Clarke-Kelloway, Canada Revenue Agency, 902-426-6416
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