It depends on the province where you live:
GST is first applied ,then PST.
Provincial Sales Tax
No, computers only tell time in binaryEDIT: HAHAHA, I believe the question is referring to PST and GST sales tax, considering it's under the topic "Buying Computers". Yes Computers have GST and HST sales tax. But no PST.
it is other taxes payable like hormonised sales tax. It is not Income Tax or corporate Tax.
pst (provincial sales tax)--7% gst (goods & services tax [canada wide])--5%
HST stands for Harmonised Sales Tax and is the combination of GST (General Sales Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax)
There is no PST, per se. Ontario has harmonized its provincial sales tax with the federal GST (Goods and Services Tax). What Ontario now has is the provincial component of the Harmonized Sales Tax and that portion sits at 8% for a combined total of 13% HST (5% federal component + 8% provincial component).
Every Province in Canada taxes differently. Some have PST which is a Provincial Sales Tax. Not all Provinces have a PST but all Provinces charge GST which is a Goods and Services Tax. You would have to be more specific as to where and what you are buying.
Though your right in the sense that there is only PST charged in Alberta, where there needs to be some clarification is that it is not due to HST that we are paying more tax on vehicles in BC. This is a myth. In fact, (and especially in new vehicle purchases) both PST and GST were charged on vehicle purchases anyways.
A receipt under an HST tax scheme looks almost the same as a receipt under the previous GST/PST tax scheme, but with only one tax line.For example, a separate tax scheme using GST and PST would apper as:Item: $19.99Subtotal: $19.99GST @ 5.00%: $1.00PST @ 7.00%: $1.40Total: $22.39Whereas a blended tax scheme using only HST would appear as:Item: $19.99Subtotal: $19.99HST @ 12.00%: $2.40Total: $22.39
The GST rate across Canada, including Ontario is rated a 5%. The PST rate in Ontario is 8%. The total tax percent, GST & PST combined is 13%. On July 01, 2010, the existing GST & PST will be replaced by one tax called Harmonize Sales Tax (HST). The tax rate will be 13%. The price tags on items will now include the taxes. For example; A sweater price tag says, $13.56. You will pay ONLY $13.56 Right now, the same sweater price tag says. $12.00. You pay $12.00x5% GST=0.60 , $12.00x8% PST=0.96 Total cost $13.56 The only difference is your receipt will show $12.00 + GST/PST and total of $13.56. With the HST,you won't see the taxes, because it's included in the price. Your receipt will only $13.52 total price. Hope this helps.
It has some of the best ways to tax the people. Gst, pst, hst, cars, houses, etc.