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The first will temporarily remove the goods and services tax (GST) on new residential rental developments. [3] The second part consists of three competition-related changes. Bill C-56's amendments will expand the role of the Minister of Industry, which is expected to politicize the competition policy enforcement process.
New residential and commercial properties are subject to GST but re-sale of existing properties is not. All real estate agent fees on either new or second-hand property are subject to GST. Processed foods such as biscuits, soft drinks, restaurant meals and take-away foods are also subject to GST.
Goods and Services Tax (GST; Māori: Tāke hokohoko) is a value-added tax or consumption tax for goods and services consumed in New Zealand.. GST in New Zealand is designed to be a broad-based system with few exemptions, such as for rents collected on residential rental properties, donations, precious metals and financial services. [1]
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There is also an HST Rebate in Ontario for rental properties called the HST New Residential Rental Rebate which provides up to a $24,000 HST rebate on the purchase of a new residential complex that is first used as a rental property. [45] [46] For Ontarians HST is not charged on the resale of an existing home, however renovations are taxable.
The goods and services tax is defined in law at Part IX of the Excise Tax Act.GST is levied on supplies of goods or services purchased in Canada and includes most products, except certain politically sensitive essentials such as groceries, residential rent, medical services, and services such as financial services.
GST in New Zealand is designed to be a broad-based system with few exemptions, such as for rents collected on residential rental properties, donations, precious metals and financial services. [75] It normally makes up around 30% of tax revenue in New Zealand. [76] The rate for GST, effective since 1 October 2010 is 15%. [77]
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