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What will be taxed
 
The goods and services below were not taxed under the provincial sales tax (known as the Retail Sales Tax) but will be subject to the HST making them 8% more expensive::
  • Gasoline
  • Utilities (heating/hydro/natural gas)
  • Internet bills
  • Adult footwear under $30
  • Admissions under $4 (e.g., pool)
  • Veterinary care
  • Personal services (e.g., hair stylist, massage)
  • Professional services (e.g., legal, accountant, mutual fund fees)
  • Membership fees (e.g., gym)
  • New homes over $400,000
  • Real estate commissions
  • Commercial property rentals
  • Landscaping
  • Vitamins
  • Postal stamps and courier fees
  • Green fees
  • Most admissions to live theatres
  • Taxi fares
  • Conferences and seminars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Carpet cleaning
  • Funeral costs
  • Labour costs related to home renovation
  • Motor vehicle services (towing, car washing)
  • Ice rink rental
  • Hotels (tax rising from 5% to 8%)
  • Overnight summer camps (tax rising from 3% to 8%)
  • Campgrounds
  • Domestic air, rail, and commercial bus tickets