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Sales Tax Advice in Canada
Last Updated 22/08/2024
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In Canada, sales tax is divided into three types: the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), and the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Goods and Services Tax
A federal tax on most goods and services is applicable across Canada at a flat rate of 5%.
- Paid on most purchases.
- Basic groceries, medical devices, and prescription drugs are exempt.
Provincial Sales Tax
Charged in provinces without HST, such as British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, with rates varying by province.
- Applies to goods and certain services.
- Resale items and manufacturing inputs are exempt.
Harmonized Sales Tax
Provinces like Ontario and Nova Scotia use a blend of GST and PST to simplify the tax structure and administration.
Applies wherever GST does, streamlining the process in provinces like Ontario (13%) and Nova Scotia (15%).
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