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Originally Posted by bizaro86
How much extra bureaucracy would it take to collect a 6% GST instead of a 5% GST? My guess would be none. Change the number on the form.
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I'm in favour of this, but it actually is much more complex. Already, there are complex laws in Canada regarding taxing sales between provinces. If in Alberta and selling a product to Ontario, then someone needs to collect HST on that sale; if you've got a business presence in Ontario, you as the seller are responsible for collecting it. Otherwise, the buyer is responsible. So does a city tax apply to all goods sold by businesses within applicable cities, or does it apply to all goods sold to individuals and businesses within applicable cities. You could have a situation where a company may need to charge 0% on international orders, 5% to non-applicable Alberta residents, 6% to applicable Alberta residents, 7% to non-applicable BC residents, 8% to applicable BC residents, 8% to applicable Ontario residents, 10% to non-applicable Nova Scotia residents, 11% to applicable residents, etc.