[PUP] Canadian Taxes on boats staying in Canada

[John Marshall]

That's what I ultimately decided, Bob, back when I was considering  
winter/permanent moorage in Canada. A hassle at best. Disaster at worst.

Bottom line... the letter of the law says you can't do it. It also  
sounds like they play the game differently during cruising season and  
during the winter. Everyone is welcome in summer, but leaving the boat  
in a slip all winter is the red flag.

But maybe some folks line some pockets to make it work... that's not  
my game.

John Marshall


On Nov 6, 2007, at 12:12 AM, Bob Upshon wrote:

> Please don't take the verbal opinion of a Canadian Customs official as
> Gospel, they all have a different interpretation of the law and most  
> have
> the IQ of a leaf. The only safe way is to ask for a written ruling  
> (which
> could take up to nine months) and you will most likely find you are  
> doomed.
> The work order thing isn't going to work... <snip>
> Why not just stay "within" a six month period on a cruising permit?