Notice from BC Ministry of Finance: Final Supplemental PST Returns and Applicable Extensions (November 13, 2010)

What’s Taxable under the HST and What’s Not?

• Provided by the Government of BC, here are some examples of common products/services purchased by British Columbians and how they will be affected by the HST. Download list in PDF.
• We have had a number of questions relating to Place of supply Rules for determining whether a supply is made in a province. For details, click here

Rebates & Exemptions

Source: Government of British Columbia
For some products, you will get an instant rebate of the provincial portion of the HST.

Resources:

• NEW - HST Misconceptions Report by Business Council of BC
• Canada Revenue Agency's GST/HST Technical Information
• Canada Revenue Agency's GST/HST Information Sheets, including information on Children's Goods
• Canada Revenue Agency Guides and Publications
• Province of BC's Frequently Asked Questions relating to Harmonization
• Province of BC's Consumer Taxation Branch - updates
• New Mandatory GST/HST Electronic Filing - provided by Smythe Ratcliffe General Accountants
• HST Transitions - provided by Smythe Ratcliffe General Accountants

Members, do you need some more assistance on this issue? Contact the Shelfspace HelpDesk at inquiry@shelfspace.ca or call 1-800-663-5135. 

You may also contact Mark Startup at 1-800-663-5135 ext.307 or email mark@shelfspace.ca, if you wish to share your concerns on HST. You can also share questions and opinions with your peers by blogging now at the MerchantHub!