What's Taxable Under the HST and What's Not? |
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Answering your questions about Ontario's Harmonized Sales Tax
Here are examples of common products and services and how they will be affected by the HST.
1 Although sales tax on alcohol is decreasing, other alcohol fees and taxes are changing to continue to support social responsibility.
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR:
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GST-taxable beforeJuly 1, 2010
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RST-taxable beforeJuly 1, 2010
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Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
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Adult Clothing
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5%
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8%
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No (remains 13%)
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Children's Clothing
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5%
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No RST
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No (remains 5%)
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Shoe Repair Service
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5%
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8%
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No (remains 13%)
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Children's Footwear
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5%
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No RST if $30 or less
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No for footwear up to size 6 (remains 5%)
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Tailoring Services
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5%
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8%
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No (remains 13%)
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Dry Cleaning Service
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5%
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No RST
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Yes (changes to 13%)
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