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HST – What is taxable now that wasn’t before?

HST – What is taxable now that wasn’t before?

Just a reminder that HST deadline is fast approaching. It is definitely not a joyful occasion since we would all have to pay more taxes. At least you have an opportunity to make some savings before the deadline, which is July 1, 2010. For that, you will need to examine the table to come up with your shopping list. The extra taxes should help pay [...]

Ontario’s New 13% Harmonized Sales Tax – What It Will Mean To You

Ontario’s New 13% Harmonized Sales Tax – What It Will Mean To You

Next summer (2010) the Ontario Government is set to put into force its new harmonized GST/PST sales tax which will apply a 13% sales tax to everything we purchase. Things That Were Not Subject To The Current 8% PST Will Be Now Taxed As a result, things that were not previously taxed under the current Ontario Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will be [...]