On June 16, 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency announced that applications were open for Canada’s first-time home buyers’ GST/HST rebate, which provides federal sales tax relief on qualifying new homes.
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On February 17, 2026, British Columbia announced that it would expand its provincial sales tax to selected professional services beginning October 1, 2026.
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Effective April 1, 2025, Nova Scotia reduced its Harmonized Sales Tax rate from 15% to 14%.
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Historical notice: This article describes temporary GST/HST credit measures announced in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is retained for historical reference and should not be used as current benefit or payment guidance.
For current eligibility information and payment dates, visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s GST/HST credit page.
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Historical notice: This article describes temporary federal measures announced in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs, amounts, deadlines and administrative measures discussed below are not current.
Continue reading “2020 COVID-19 GST Credit and Benefit Measures”Manitoba RST Reduced from 8% to 7% in 2019
Manitoba reduced its general Retail Sales Tax rate from 8% to 7% on July 1, 2019. The 7% general rate remains in effect.
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