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Eligibility for Tax Refunds

A non-resident visitor / non-resident businesses can qualify for a tax refund if the following conditions are met:

  • you are not a resident of Canada;
  • you purchased eligible goods, short term accommodation or both;
  • you paid GST/HST on these purchases;
  • you have original receipts (see Proof of export);
  • the total of your purchase amounts (before taxes) for eligible goods and accommodation must be at least CAN$200;
  • each individual receipt for eligible goods shows a minimum total purchase amount (before taxes) of CAN$50;
  • the goods are removed from Canada within 60 days of the date they were purchased.

Credit card slips (yellow slips) are not accepted, so please ask for itemized receipts.

Click Here for for more information on the GST and the electronic rebate form

Refundable Tax Rates:

  • 7% GST - All provinces and territories except where HST is charged.
  • 15% HST - Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and New Brunswick.
  • 8% PST - Ontario only. Each retail receipt must be at least CAN$625 (before taxes).

PST is not eligible for a tax refund on accommodation

Not Eligible for Rebate (Not Inclusive) Eligible for Rebate (Not Inclusive)
Food
Gas
Entertainment
Alcohol
Tours
Goods consumed in Canada
Services
(Haircut, Car Wash etc.)
Clothes
Appliances
Toys
Cars/ Car Parts
Hotel Accommodation**

**(less than one month at the same establishment)
 
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