05.02.2024

5 Details to Remember When Filing Your Packaging, and Printed Paper Reports

May 31 is the deadline for submitting reports for Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) in British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. For Quebec's curbside recycling compensation program, the deadline is often set in the fall, but there's no harm in getting ahead to avoid being caught off guard!

Here are some tips to streamline your report preparation and maximize your deductions.

Don’t Include B2B Sales

You don't have to report your PPP on products you sell to businesses. The curbside recycling compensation programs across Canada are currently only interested in what private citizens are putting in their recycling bins, the good old blue box!

Report the Right Materials

Polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, aluminum, steel, glass, paper, cardboard... With so many types of materials, it's easy to get lost! Reporting materials in the wrong categories can cost you dearly. A simple data entry error can quickly inflate the bill, underscoring the importance of knowing the different types of materials used for your packaging.

Be Precise to the Thousandth of a Gram

Are you using a precision scale to determine the exact weight of your PPP? It's a must! Accurate and precise weights can save you a lot on your overall reports, even on those from previous years!

Don't Forget the "Given" Materials

Bags, cash receipts, catalogs, flyers, samples, payroll stubs, employee communications, etc. All these items you distribute or send out are also part of the materials to include in your reports.

Avoid Filing Late

Do you wait until the very last minute to compile all your financial data for your corporate tax returns? Most likely not! The same goes for your EPR reports. By retaining the services of an external firm and collecting data throughout the year, you'll be ready when the agencies responsible for reports publish the rates and payment dates. Mark these dates on your calendar! Penalties and additional fees are to be expected if you submit your reports late.

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