OTTAWA - In the 2009 Ontario Budget, the government announced a comprehensive tax package that includes moving to an HST at a rate of 13 per cent effective July 1, 2010. To prepare for Ontario's HST, check out Tax Tip #6 - Important Dates to Remember at www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/06.html
For more information: Canada Revenue Agency: 1-800-959-5525
Ontario Budget hotline: 1-800-337-7222 or 1-800-263-7776 for TTY
Further information about the HST, visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/harmonization or www.ontario.ca/taxchange