9-12beginnerFinancial Citizenship
Taxes We Pay Every Day
In Canada: Taxes We Pay Every Day lessons adapted to local money rules and examples.
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Tax in Canada: 5–15% (GST+PST/HST)
In Canada: In Canada, the tax authority is the CRA.
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GST/HST in Canada: 5–15%
In Canada: When you buy something in Canada, you often pay GST/HST of 5–15% on top....
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Everyday taxes in Canada: GST/HST of 5–15%
In Canada: Almost every purchase in Canada includes GST/HST of 5–15%.
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What's taxed and what's exempt in Canada
In Canada: In Canada, groceries are exempt from GST; alcohol and luxury goods....
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Reading a receipt in Canada: spotting the tax
In Canada: On a receipt in Canada, you will see the tax listed separately.
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How businesses collect tax in Canada
Businesses in Canada collect GST/HST of 5–15% from customers and pass....
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Tax at the border: import duties in Canada
In Canada: When goods enter Canada from abroad, import duties may apply.
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