On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released the legislative text of the tax title of the Republican bill entitled “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” The bill was passed by the Ways and Means Committee and is moving forward. The final shape of the bill is to be determined, and several broad-based summaries such as this one are available.| Polaris Tax Counsel
Key Points Importance to Canadians: Section 899 of the proposed U.S. tax bill targets countries with “unfair” taxes, like Canada’s digital services tax, potentially increasing U.S. taxes on Canadian investors and businesses by up to 20% (e.g., dividend withholding tax rising from 15% to 35% over four years, up to 50% if new rates are… Continue reading Understanding Section 899: How the New U.S. Tax Bill Could Impact Canadians| Beaconhill