Ontario winemakers call for removal of retail winery tax
A private member's bill aims to eliminate a 6.1-per-cent basic tax on all on-site retail sales of 100 per cent Ontario wines.
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A private member's bill aims to eliminate a 6.1-per-cent basic tax on all on-site retail sales of 100 per cent Ontario wines.
Local New Democrat representative Wayne Gates plans to introduce a private member's bill in the fall to eliminate a tax on wineries.
Ontario winemakers have long raised concerns about the province's tax regime. Advocates say the tax cut would help the industry, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ontario winemakers say a 6.1-per-cent tax on on-site sales is unique to their industry and puts them at a competitive disadvantage.