Slowly, but surely, the BC Government is taking steps to revert back to the dual GST/PST system that was in place before HST was implemented. On November 28, 2011, the BC Ministry of Finance issued an update on the progress of the transition. According to the update, the plans established remain on schedule for completion [...]

The ballots have been cast and the decision made. The HST in BC has been repealed. Now, the government is presented with the task of reinstating the GST/PST mode. If you’re wondering what will happen now, you’re not alone. For many BC residents and entrepreneurs, questions abound. When will PST be re-implemented? Will we continue [...]

With the implementation date of the HST now in effect, be sure to check out the following list of web resources to learn more about the new Harmonized Sales Tax and how it will affect you and your business. BC GOVERNMENT Consumer Taxes Section Harmonized Sales Tax, Creating Jobs, Lowering Prices CANADA REVENUE AGENCY Goods [...]

Front-line small businesses concerned as Ontario, B.C. fold provincial sales tax into federal one this summer. Grant Clark thinks he’s the kind of business owner Ontario wasn’t thinking of when it developed plans for the new, harmonized sales tax. Mr. Clark is president of Solutions for HR Inc., a small consulting shop he’s operated for [...]