A Canadian importer (Canco) purchases goods from an arms length U.S. supplier at a price of C$30/unit.

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A Canadian importer (Canco) purchases goods from an arm’s length U.S. supplier at a price of C$30/unit. The Canadian company’s gross annual revenue is $6 million. The Canadian importer incorporates a subsidiary (BCo) in a low tax jurisdiction. The U.S. supplier begins to sell the goods to BCo at the C$30/unit price. The Canadian importer purchases the goods from BCo at a price of C$40/unit. The goods are shipped directly to the Canadian importer’s customers.


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(1) Will a transfer pricing adjustment apply to Canco?

(2) Will a penalty apply to Canco?

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Introduction To Federal Income Taxation In Canada 2016-2017

ISBN: 9781554968725

37th Edition

Authors: Robert E. Beam, Stanley N. Laiken, James J. Barnett

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