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Old 09-09-2005, 06:54 PM  
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Originally Posted by WarChild
I could be wrong about this, but don't American's get the GST they paid for Hotel Rooms back? Maybe that's just for the 8% Hotel Room Tax in BC?

Edit: Quick research shows this may be the one exception.

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What qualifies for the refund?

There is NO REFUND of the tax paid on such items as: entertainment; meals; alcohol; tobacco products; services such as dry cleaning and hairdressing; air, train, and bus tickets; car rentals; automotive fuels; rentals of travel trailers and other recreational vehicles; cruise ship cabins; train berths; or timeshare arrangements. This is not an all-inclusive list.

In addition, any goods that you consume or leave in Canada do not qualify for this refund.
Eligible goods

You can claim a refund of the GST/HST paid on most goods you take home with you. Goods generally qualify for a refund if you meet the following conditions:

* you paid GST/HST on the goods;
* you bought the goods to use primarily outside Canada; and
* you removed the goods from Canada within 60 days of delivery to you (see the section entitled "Proof of export and stamping of your receipts").
Now, if a province wish to make a promo and " reimburse " the GST to the consumer ...

Just like stores run these " We pay the GST/PST " ( Note that they are not allowed to say/write " No GST/PST " )
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