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HST is the Harmonized Sales Tax in effect in several Canadian provinces. This is a combination of Federal and Provincial taxes that are applied in one transaction.

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How do I claim HST compensation on my personal Ontario income taxes?

I have a couple thousand dollars of HST compensation to declare on my Ontario Income Tax for a sole proprietor business, but I am not sure specifically how to declare the amount on my taxes as income ...
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Determining CMHC insurance premium

Is the calculation based on purchase price with HST or without HST? For example, the property is being purchased from the builder and the stated purchase price includes HST. If the posted price is $...
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Is there any way to split income between the partnering corporations, legitimately, so the HST charged matches what is charged to the customer?

I have an unusual case I was hoping someone could shed some light on. I have an Ontario based Corporation which sells a piece of software and some computer based services. The buyers are from various ...
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Where to find Amazon Canada's GST/HST Number? Wasn't on invoice emailed to me

I have a small business registered to collect GST/HST. I purchased a product from Amazon.ca, and they charged me HST. However, the invoice they emailed me did not contain the HST/GST, or Business ...
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Self employed as IT consultant and as massage therapist: Do I need 2 HST numbers?

I am self employed as an IT consultant and now also as a registered massage therapist. My combined earnings are over $30K annually. Do I need to get a 2nd HST number for the massage therapy income?
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What income bracket(s) are eligible for the GST/HST credit in Ontario?

As per the information on CRA website, the eligibility for GST/HST credit is met if any one of the below are true: You are 19 years of age or older before the month in which we make a quarterly ...
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As an independent contractor, should I always charge the client the GST/HST?

As an independent contractor, does my hourly rate determine if I should charge GST/HST to the client? Or should I charge it always?
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Should insurance pay me tax (hst) on top of the quote for home repairs?

I'm in the middle of an insurance claim for a flood at my house. Insurance gave us a quote for the repairs but we do not want to use their contractors because we have heard negative stories about them....
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Do I need to collect GST/PST for providing software services to companies outside of Canada?

I have a corporation registered in BC, Canada. I provide custom software development services to companies outside of Canada. Do I need to collect GST/PST ?
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HST vacant lot severed from a farm for sale, zoned residential but still has crop on it

I am considering selling a piece of land that was severed as a residential lot from our family farm. The crop has been planted on it, even though it was legally severed as residential. If I sell ...
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HST for a new home in Ontario, a first time home buyer

I am planning to buy a new home for 830,000, what is the HST calculation? Can HST be paid together with the mortgage? Thanks.
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Ontario new home/condo HST rebate: What is the price without HST if the price is $400,000 including HST?

What is the actual purchase price of a new condo without HST, if price is $400,000 including HST? The condo is in Mississauga, Ontario and the buyer is not a first time home buyer.
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HST rebate when buying a vacant piece of land / lot and building one's own new home on it?

I am looking at buying a vacant piece of land from a developer and building a house on it. I realize I must pay HST on the purchase of the land. If I act as the contractor/builder of my new home, ...
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Ontario HST Rebate: What was the mailing date of the June, 2011 HST rebate cheque?

What was the date that the June, 2011 HST rebate cheques were mailed? I have my bank statement that covers up to June 17th and the HST cheque was not deposited by that time.
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Ontario HST Rebate: Filed taxes, but haven't received HST payment for December 2010?

I have still not received my HST refund payment for December 2010. When can I expect to receive my refund? I filed my taxes and have just paid my balance of taxes owing, but still have not received ...
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