Overview of beer, wine and spirits tax changes and updated returns in ONT-TAXS online

Webinar description

Join the Ontario Ministry of Finance for a free one-hour webinar to learn about the April 1, 2026 tax changes affecting alcohol manufacturers. These changes impact how alcohol manufacturers collect tax and file returns.

Separate sessions will be offered for beer, wine and spirits. 

Submit your questions when you register.

What you will learn

In these sessions, we will:

• Provide an overview of April 1 tax changes and what they mean for alcohol manufacturers in Ontario
• Guide you through the updated returns in ONT-TAXS online, including key features and filing considerations
• Highlight important compliance information and resources to support you

Who should attend

Beer, wine and spirits manufacturers operating in Ontario, as well as third-party representatives supporting these businesses.

Registration

Once you register

When you click on Register, it will open a registration webpage.

• Enter your name and email address and click on the Register button. Once you see the message “See you at the event!”, close the window.
• Check your personal email inbox for a Government of Ontario email confirmation. This email contains a link to the session. Keep the email and make note of the session date and time in your personal calendar. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a couple of minutes, please check your Junk folder.
• On the day of the session, re-open your confirmation email and click the Join Event button about five minutes before the start time.

You do not require Microsoft Teams or any other specialized software to join the session.

If you must cancel your registration, simply re-open your confirmation email and click on the Cancel Registration button.