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GST / HST

Canadian sales taxes

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What is GST / HST?

GST (5%) is the federal goods and services tax applied nationwide. HST (13-15%) merges GST with the provincial portion in Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and PEI. Non-HST provinces charge GST plus a separate PST or (in Quebec) QST.

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