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from: http://www.crfa.ca/news/bytopic/ ... e_parties_stand.htm
GST/PST harmonization
1. Will your party oppose harmonizing GST with PST in British Columbia?
BC Liberal Party:
While some British Columbians have suggested that a harmonized PST and GST might be beneficial, others have pointed out that it would extend the PST tax base to a broader range of goods and services that are presently exempt from provincial sales tax.
Such items that are currently PST exempt include energy efficient appliances, membership fees for clubs and gyms, newspapers and magazines, taxi fares, restaurant food, and the professional services of architects and accountants. This is a major concern.
The BC Liberals are also mindful that a harmonized GST would reduce the provincial government’s ability to unilaterally adjust sales tax rates. The harmonized GST would make it harder for future provincial governments to lower or raise sales tax rates, which reduces flexibility.
In short, a harmonized GST is not something that is contemplated in the BC Liberal platform, but we are committed to improving the tax system. |
發表於 2009-7-23 14:29
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