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CRA - Information seminars on Harmonized Sales Tax

The provinces of Ontario and British Columbia have agreed to implement the harmonized sales tax (HST), which would replace existing provincial sales taxes and the federal goods and services tax in those provinces beginning July 1, 2010 and would be administered by the Canada Revenue Agency.

Legislation to enact the HST has been passed into law by the Governments of Canada and Ontario. Similar legislation is expected to be introduced soon in the province of British Columbia and, subject to legislative approval, would also provide for the implementation of HST in British Columbia beginning July 1, 2010.

The Canada Revenue Agency offers a number of informative seminars, both in-person and online, to help ensure that businesses receive the information they need for the transition to the federal administration of the harmonized sales tax in Ontario and British Columbia.

There is no charge for any of the harmonized sales tax seminars and webinars.

Seminar locations and webinar information is available on the Canada Revenue Agency website.