The last of the HST Ontario sales tax transition benefit cheques began hitting mailboxes late last week. This last round of transition cheques have been postdated for June 10 and mailed early to Ontario residents in order to avoid any delays resulting from the rotating postal strikes across the country. Those residents who have opted for the direct deposit option are expected to receive funds no later than Friday, June 10.
While some financial institutions will process and accept postdated cheques prior to the date, Ontario Ministry representatives are recommending that …

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 …

After a delay due to the federal election, British Columbia’s independent panel has finally released its report on the HST. Commissioned in January to offer an unbiased look at the harmonized tax system, the report looks at the ins and outs of sales taxes and how they operate, the implications of the HST and the pros and cons of the newly implemented system.
The report entitled ‘It’s Your Decision’ was prepared by four analysts: Jim Dinning, University of Calgary chancellor (Chair), Professor John Richards from Simon Fraser University, George Morfitt, former …