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Gov'ts Suck!!! Boy Am I mad!!!

Posted by wenfri • 5/28/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: Government, pst, retail sales tax

Just recieved a letter from the Minister of Revenue

Bunch of Jerks. Been on the phone for hours now trying to get this issue resolved.

Now I got a ton of writing to do.

I sold our Motel in 2005.

Seems that the buyers have handed it back to the bank.
Good for them.

Seems I signed this stupid piece of paper to allow an American to buy the business. Since they have never owned one in Ontario.
Signed on as "Director of Corporation" The bank stated at the time that I could NEVER be held accountable, responsible or no one could come back at me, in any way shape or form

Well they were wrong. Now they are chasing me for Retail Sales Tax.

Have over 12 letters to write and get them sent to different Gov't offices just to get myself removed as a Director

Take heed my friends (esp if you live Canada) Never sign for anyone to get into Canada

Nothing against anyone but you can be accountable

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5/28/08

calais50

What a mess! I hope you get it sorted out soon.

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5/28/08

robertstevenson

At least it's snowing there.

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5/28/08

AmyOops

that awful. Good luck!

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5/28/08

wenfri

Thanks folks

I tell you I can get in trouble without even having to look for it

Settled down now but man was I ticked off

Praying it all works out in the end

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5/28/08

richrf

Ugh! Nothing like trying to deal with the government. I feel for you. Good luck!

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1. 5/28/08
  
  wenfri
  
  Rich
  
  Thanks I need all the luck I can get.
  
  Everything in writing With day of modern ages you would think I could have sent them a fax. As it was had to pay for Priority Post
  
  I mean who the heck did they think wrote it in the first place. Bunch of jerks
5/28/08

offendedblogger

Whoa.. that is rough.

I HATE contractual crap.

I am pretty anal about signing anything without having a lawyer read it and then read it again and then read it once more. Then he has to explain it to me at least twelve times before I sign my name.

Good luck with getting it resolved!

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1. 5/28/08
  
  wenfri
  
  My Lawyer at the time told us that it would last only a year
  
  Boy was he wrong.
5/28/08

rightcommentary

Sounds like you need a lawyer...

As a corporation - how can the director be held accountable personally? I don't know Canadian law - but in this country - director/officer liability is limited through incorporation...

Good luck.

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1. 5/28/08
  
  wenfri
  
  If push comes to shove I most certainly will.
  
  Not sure how the laws work but Revenue said I was being held accoutable.
  
  Seeing as how the new owners gave up and handed it back to the bank
2. 6/04/08
  
  csiunatc
  
  There is a sidestep to take into consideration.
  
  A director, is ultimately responsible for illegal activities of the company.
  not paying taxes is illegal...
  
  I've heard of cases using that bridge before. NOt sure about how Canadian law sees it though.
5/28/08

OutsideMyBrain

Hey, wenfri, let me know how it works out. This is the type of thing that I rant about on my blog: wayoutsidemybrain.wordpress.com I hate BIG GOVERNMENT and I would love to feature your story on my blog as it could definitely help people.

Just hit my shoutbox and it will email me, in case I'm not checking the boards.

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1. 5/28/08
  
  wenfri
  
  Hey cool Will keep it in mind. Might take a bit awhile as I sent a pile of Purolator envelopes trying to get myself removed as Director
  
  Don't let me forget OK
2. 5/28/08
  
  OutsideMyBrain
  
  @wenfri: Will do. Thanks for leaving the comment on my blog. That will help me remember to remind you. lol.
5/28/08

wenfri

Hey no problem
Feel free to visit mine as well

Excellent article by the way

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5/28/08

whojaybe

Well, I heard there are plans for merging Canada and US into one country... lol but I hope you get everything straightened out.

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1. 5/29/08
  
  wenfri
  
  Yea that wouldn't bother me much but it bother lot's of others LOL
  
  Thanks I hope so too
6/04/08

wenfri

At it again Received another letter GRRRRR!!!!

Now they want me to pay PST (prov Sales Tax) from July 07 to Dec 07

Calling my Lawyer to get this resolved.

They are a bunch of idiots. I sold the place and it is coming back to haunt me. Haven't ownned it since 2005. How can they do that??

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6/04/08

jafabrit

YIKES Wendy! Hope to hear it sorted out. Sounds to me like the bank is passing the buck and using a legal loophole to try and get away with it.

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6/04/08

wenfri

Not the bank it is Revenue Canada Never thought I would ever have to try and buck the Gov't.

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