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Originally Posted by ken0042
Well, I suppose your age explains that. (Not saying that as a slam or anything.)
In 1993 the Liberals said that if elected they would eliminate the GST. They got into power, and they changed their minds. Why? Because that was a huge chunk of money to cut out all at once.
Then 12 years later the CPC said they would reduce it to 6%, and plan on reducing it to 5% within a couple of years. With a gradual decrease the gov't has a chance to alter the tax structure. And they are so far sticking by that promise.
The other thing about the GST; with federal tax I mostly forget about it. I never look at my net pay; I see my gross pay after deductions and say to myself that is what I get every 2 weeks. With GST, I am reminded and forced to calculate it each time I pay it.
You are also too young to recall there not being GST; at least significantly. I grew up in Winnipeg; and was used to paying 7% tax. I would come to Alberta, and see something for $499, and be able to plop down 5- $100 bills and get change still; not have the cashier tell me I was $34 short still.
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I know. All I'm saying is that I'd rather see it taken off my income tax.