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GST

Glossary definition

GST

What is GST?

The federal tax of Canada is the GST, which applies to almost all goods and services within the country. This tax is managed by the Canada Revenue Agency and results in a 5 percent charge on supplies purchased in Canada unless they are zero-rated or exempt.

Learn more about GST in our Canadian tax calculation article.

Also see PST, QST and HST.

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