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The canada revenue agency cra and the canada border services agency cbsa administer the rebate on behalf of these provinces. For a current list, check the canadian governments website that said, in some provinces, the harmonized sales tax hst must be used. Concerns about regressivity, transparency, coordination with state sales taxes, and money machines can be assuaged by observing the canadian valueadded tax experience. Harmonized tax calculation for all canadian provinces. Like most other places, if you live or earn income in canada, you will have to pay income tax. If you owe taxes, make sure your return is transmitted or postmarked before midnight on the due date to avoid latefiling penalties and interest.
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