Less than six weeks before British Columbia residents mail in their votes on the HST referendum, Premier Christy Clark is promising to make changes to the controversial tax. Rising to power on a “family friendly” platform, Clark is vowing to make changes to the tax that will promote family life and help everyday citizens in the province.
According to Clark the changes the party is proposing are “bold” and “smart” modifications that will be made public within the next two weeks. These changes however, may prove to be too little too …

The municipal transit you take to the airport is HST exempt, as it was exempt from GST and PST prior to July 1st. Luggage is subject to HST since GST and PST were both charged prior to July 1st – no change there. Air travel originating in Ontario and ending in the United States of America is HST exempt, but is subject to 5% GST just as it was before. Air travel originating in Ontario and ending outside of the USA and Canada is HST exempt. Rail, boat and bus …

The newly implemented harmonized sales tax will increase the amount of tax charged to the British Columbian consumers for a variety of services. Mobile phone services and long distance services are already charged a 5% GST and a 7% PST, meaning the new 12% HST that is now charged doesn’t change the overall cost. However, local phone services and basic cable television will now have the additional HST applied, effectively increasing the amount of tax paid on these items from 5% to 12%.
Maintenance services home-owners often take advantage of, such …