在网站(http://hstontario.com)发现一篇刚发表的文章,挑了一部分贴在下面,中文是我的翻译:
The Ontario Ministry of Revenue has claimed that 83% of consumer purchases will not receive an increase in sales tax. That means there will not be a tax increase on most purchases made in Ontario.
安省税务厅宣布,安省实施HST(合併税)后,83%的消费品不会增税。
The majority of the goods and services listed are presently taxed GST & PST at a combined rate of 13%.
下面列的大部分商品现在按GST和PST的组合税率,即13%(HST),征税。
No Change Items
税率不变的物品包括:
Food and Beverage 食品和饮料
Snack food (junk food etc.) 零食
Dinning out food (Over $4.00)
Fast food (qualifying foods under $4.00, HST exempt at 5%) 快餐(低于4加元的符合一定条件的食品,HST的税率免去5%,即8%)
Basic groceries (meat, canned food, vegetables etc.) – No tax 基本的食品杂货,免税
Clothing 衣物
Alterations / tailoring / shoe repair 修改/裁缝/修鞋
Clothing for adults 成人衣服
Children’s clothing (HST exempt at 5%) 儿童服装仍是按8%收税
Household 家用
Cable / mobile / home phone services 有线/移动/家庭电话服务
Home repair services (appliance repair) 家庭维修服务
Cleaning / laundry products 清洁/洗衣产品
Computer software 计算机软件
Some home appliances (refrigerators, freezers) 一些家电
Home / patio furniture 家具
Magazines / newspapers (only purchased at retail locations) 杂志/报纸
Toys / outdoor play equipment 玩具/室外玩耍的设备
BBQ equipment BBQ设备
Lawnmowers / landscaping tools / tools 剪草机 /景观美化具/工具
Televisions 电视
DVD / Bluray / MP3 players DVD/Bluray/MP3 播放机
DVD / Bluray / CD content
Cell / smart / mobile phones Cell/智能/移动电话
Luggage 行李
Health and Beauty 保健和美容
Cosmetic products 美容产品
Over the counter drugs
Hair products (shampoo, styling products) 头发相关的产品
Dental hygiene products 牙齿清洁相关的产品
Automotive 汽车相关的
Automobile purchase at dealership 在代理商那里买汽车
Vehicle leasing 起动车租赁
Auto rentals (short term) 机动车短期租赁
Snowmobiles / four wheelers / boats etc.
Vehicle parts / tires / vehicle service labour 机动车零件/轮胎/机动车服务
Sports and Entertainment 运动和娱乐
Hockey equipment
Golf clubs / equipment
Skis / snowboards