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What Is the Current Ontario Tax Rate? Understanding HST and GST Explained

Learn about Ontario's 13% tax rate, including the 5% federal GST and 8% provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).

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The Ontario tax rate consists of 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), which combines the federal GST (Goods and Services Tax) of 5% and the provincial portion of 8%. Make sure to factor this into your budgeting and purchases.

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  1. What is the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario?

    The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario is a combined tax of 13%, which includes 5% federal GST and 8% provincial sales tax.

  2. How is the Ontario tax rate calculated?

    Ontario's tax rate is the sum of the 5% federal GST and the 8% provincial sales tax, totaling 13% HST applied to most purchases.

  3. Does the 13% HST apply to all goods and services in Ontario?

    Most goods and services in Ontario are subject to the 13% HST, though some items may be exempt or zero-rated according to Canadian tax laws.

  4. How does Ontario's tax rate compare with other provinces?

    Ontario's 13% HST is unique compared to provinces that have separate GST and provincial sales taxes or different combined rates.

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