General Information

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd,
Phoenix USA Arizona 85226
Tel: +1 602-225-0100

The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is 11 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Browse brand-name stores at premium outlets or try your luck at Wild Horse Pass Casino. Rejuvenate at Aji Spa with refined spa treatments such as body wraps, facials and massages. Experience world-class dining at the hotel restaurants, proudly serving classic Native American cuisine at Kai and Ko'Sin. There are two championship, 18-hole golf courses designed by renowned golf architect Gary Panks, featuring original challenges with beautiful desert vistas. When it's time to wind down, relax in your spacious suite with mountain views and a private balcony. Rest in your smart, pillow top bed before you start your day with custom bath amenities. Each room includes warm tones, local artwork, safes, work desks and 24-hour in-room dining. Find more than sun and sand at our resort in Phoenix, AZ.

Program:

Registration for the Canadian Tax Workshop can be done online at any time, or, in-person, from 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28^th through 12 noon on Friday, September 30^th.

This two and a half day Workshop covering the key tax issues U.S. companies who are doing business with Canadians or in Canada need to know. The primary focus of the Workshop will be on GST, HST and Income Tax but will also cover QST, Payroll and Property Taxes. Attendees will also participate in an interactive audit session covering Canadian tax issues that they’ve been dealing with.  Only employees of COST member and non-COST member companies are invited to attend.

Registration Fees:  

COVID-19 Safety Protocols at COST Meetings – All in-person attendees at COST meetings will be required to comply with current state, local, and meeting venue COVID-19 safety protocols as well as submit a health survey upon arrival at the meeting. COST will provide COVID-19 mitigation protocols in advance of the meeting, which may require unvaccinated attendees to wear a facemask while not eating, drinking, or social distancing, and/or a recommendation to wear a facemask for vaccinated attendees unless eating, drinking, or social distancing. Thank you for your understanding as we deal with the ever-changing COVID world.

COVID-19 Refund/Credit Policy for COST Meetings – COST will refund 100% of registration fees for registered attendees unable to attend a COST meeting in 2022 due to company COVID-19 travel restrictions in place at the time of the meeting. In addition, COST will issue an appropriate refund or credit for attendees unable to attend all or part of a COST meeting due to illness. COST will also allow substitute attendees if a registered attendee is unable to attend due to COVID-19 related issues.

Cancellation Fees:

A $50 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations received on or before September 15, 2022; cancellations after September 22^nd will not be refunded.

For complaints and special refund policies you can contact Karen Galdamez (kgaldamez@cost.org), 202.484.5220.

Hotel Reservations:

Rooms have been reserved at a rate of $189 single/double (plus taxes). Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Sheraton.  September 2 is cut-off date for room block. 

Continuing Education:

COST will assist you in applying for Continuing Education credit for the COST 2022 Canadian Taxes for U.S. Companies Workshop. COST is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

Weather:

September’s average high in Phoenix is in the low 90’s and the average low is in the mid-70’s. Dress for the conference is business casual.  We encourage you to bring a sweater or jacket to the meeting as the meeting rooms tend to be on the cooler side.

Permission:  

By registering for COST’s conferences, workshops or schools, attendees hereby agree to allow COST to use any photos taken of them during the conference/workshop/school in news media, website, publications, articles, marketing pieces and etc.

For More Information: Please contact Karen Galdámez: KGaldamez@cost.org