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Participants include Tax Administrators from all Canadian Provinces, Territories, the Canada Revenue Agency, the Fuel Industry and the Federation of Tax Administrators. |
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Fuel Tax Council |

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¨ The object and purpose of the Fuel Tax Council (FTC) is to develop and achieve an effective and efficient co-operative fuel tax administration model that will curtail tax evasion and promote uniformity based upon measurable objectives. ¨ The FTC was established in 1998. Restructuring of the FTC took place in 2007 at which time the following committees and standing sub-committees were established: · Steering Committee comprised of government participants. · Advisory Committee comprised of government and industry participants. à Training Sub-Committee à Audit and Enforcement Sub-Committee à Communications Sub-Committee à Uniform Reporting Sub-Committee ¨ The Fuel Tax Council Office is located in Calgary, Alberta. ¨ Past accomplishments of the Fuel Tax Council · Generic Fuel Tax Reporting Forms and Schedules · Common fuel dye standards · Three fuel tax training courses open to both government and industry participants · E-filing standards ¨ Current projects and activities include: · Alternative fuels (ethanol/ biodiesel) reporting · Joint audit best practices and co-ordination · Ongoing training course research and development · Ongoing Generic Return and Schedule reporting issues |