The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is coming in a few days. Here’s a list of some of the things that you may be able to get before the end of the month and save some money:
- dry cleaning
- commercial cleaning
- gas
- internet access (e.g. downloading legally licensed movies or large files)
- home services (electrician, plumber, carpenter, etc)
- landscaping and lawncare
- hotel rooms
- taxis
- campsites
- domestic travel originating in Ontario
- home renovations
- real estate commissions
- accounting and bookkeeping services
- massages offered by massage therapists
- vitamins
- sports lessons
- tickets for live theatre fewer than 3,200 seats
- hockey rink and hall rental fees
- green fees for golf
- haircuts
- personal training lessons
- spa services (e.g., manicures, pedicures, facials)
- hunting and fishing licences
- funeral services (Well, you can’t exactly rush this one, although you can buy a pre-paid package for yourself or someone you love.)
and finally…
- legal fees!
Note: Please keep in mind that this article is provided for information and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be regarded as such. The law may have changed since the publication of the article.
