HST & Serenity Now Services
H.S.T. & Serenity Now Services
Notice to Clients
What is Harmonized Sales Tax or HST?
As announced in the 2009 Ontario Budget, the Provincial Retail Sales Tax (PST) will be combined with the Federal Goods & Services Tax (GST) to create a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Ontario, effective July 1, 2010. The provincial portion of the HST will be 8% and the federal portion will be 5% for the combined HST rate of 13%.
How is HST applied to the cost of spa services?
Spa services are currently subject to GST at the rate of 5% and will be subject to HST at the rate of 13%.
When does HST come into effect?
HST becomes effective July 1, 2010.
What about gift cards purchased before July 1, 2010?
Gift cards purchased before July 1, 2010 will not have the additional 8% provincial portion of HST. However, if the recipient of the gift card uses their card after July 1, 2010, they will have the additional 8% provincial portion of HST applied to their service.
