no, Alberta doesnt have the hst counted on it. only, Newfoundland, Ontario, British Columbia, nova scotia, and new brunswick
Zero % no sales tax from the Provence yet.
The harmonized sales tax varies by province. In Ontario, for example, it is 13% of the sales price, for items that are taxable. It is 15% in Nova Scotia, yet only 5% in Saskatchewan or Manitoba. In Quebec, because there is a provincial tax that is paid on the federal tax (it's a compound tax) it works out to 13.925%.
In Canada you will have to pay provincial sales tax and also the GST. In some provinces this has been combined into the HST or Harmonized Sales Tax. The best plan is to contact the CRA through their website and find out what taxes need to be paid in your province.
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HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) recoverable is recorded as a debit balance in accounting. This reflects the amount of HST paid on purchases that a business can claim back from the tax authorities. Essentially, it represents an asset for the business, as it signifies future cash inflows when the tax is reclaimed.
5 percent.Every province except Alberta has implemented either a provincial sales tax or the Harmonized Sales Tax. The federal GST rate is 5 percent, effective January 1, 2008. The territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut have no territorial sales taxes, so only the GST is collected.
Alberta does not have HST. It only has GST. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax, which is the combination of Provincial Sales takes and Goods and Services Tax) is only found in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. The current rate of GST for all provinces, including Alberta, is at a rate of 5%.
Though your right in the sense that there is only PST charged in Alberta, where there needs to be some clarification is that it is not due to HST that we are paying more tax on vehicles in BC. This is a myth. In fact, (and especially in new vehicle purchases) both PST and GST were charged on vehicle purchases anyways.
Zero % no sales tax from the Provence yet.
At the Alberta Canada sales tax rate of 5% $15.50
There is no PST, per se. Ontario has harmonized its provincial sales tax with the federal GST (Goods and Services Tax). What Ontario now has is the provincial component of the Harmonized Sales Tax and that portion sits at 8% for a combined total of 13% HST (5% federal component + 8% provincial component).
Yes, chocolate milk is generally subject to the harmonized sales tax (HST) in Canada. However, the tax treatment can vary depending on the specific province and the context in which it is sold. For instance, if chocolate milk is sold as a prepared beverage in a restaurant, it may be taxed differently than if it is sold as a packaged grocery item. It's always best to check the local regulations for precise tax applicability.
The current GST percentage in Alberta is 5% as of January 1, 2008. GST is a federal sales tax. It is the same in Alberta as in every province and territory in Canada: currently 5%.
The harmonized sales tax varies by province. In Ontario, for example, it is 13% of the sales price, for items that are taxable. It is 15% in Nova Scotia, yet only 5% in Saskatchewan or Manitoba. In Quebec, because there is a provincial tax that is paid on the federal tax (it's a compound tax) it works out to 13.925%.
Do you mean the Harmonized Sales Tax? If you do, it goes into effect July 1st. We consumers ,the everyday folk do not receive, we GIVE more money to the Provincial Government.
WA state is tax exempt for Residents of Alberta, there are some retailers that will not honor that exemption. Simply ask if they allow for tax exempt and they normally take a few extra min for the transaction
In Canada you will have to pay provincial sales tax and also the GST. In some provinces this has been combined into the HST or Harmonized Sales Tax. The best plan is to contact the CRA through their website and find out what taxes need to be paid in your province.