Beginning April 1, 2013, the 12% harmonized sales tax (HST) will no longer apply on property or services made in British Columbia (B.C.) or to property or services imported or brought into B.C. that are not zero-rated supplies. In its place, the 5% goods and services tax (GST) will apply to these products and importations. As a result of the return to GST in B.C., there will be changes to the rebates public service bodies, such as charities and qualifying non-profit organizations. For more information, see:  http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/fctshts/2013/m03/fs130327b-eng.html?utm_source=mediaroom&utm_medium=eml

PEI

Effective April 1, 2013, the Prince Edward Island harmonized sales tax (HST) will be 14%, of which 5% is the federal portion and 9% is the provincial portion. The HST will use the same tax base and structure as the goods and services tax (GST), with some exceptions.  As a result, there will be changes to the rebates for public service bodies, such as charities, public institutions, and qualifying non-profit organizations. For more information, see: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/fctshts/2013/m03/fs130327-eng.html?utm_source=mediaroom&utm_medium=eml

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