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If furnishings such as draperies, stoves and refriger-
ators are sold with a home, tax is payable on the fair
value of such furnishings.
Services Nei Taxable
Only items of merchandise that are moveable, and tele-
phone services, except long distance calls, are subject to
the tax. Those persons selling "services," such -as barbers,
beauty shops, launderers and dry cleaners, do not collect
tax, but must pay tax on the, materials they use in supply-
ing their service. However, if a repair service includes
substantial quantities of parts or material, the entire bill
will be taxable unless the materials are shown as a
separate charge from the labour.
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Men an individual sells goods privately, the transaction .
is a "casual" sale. In such Vilses the purchaser and not
the seller -of taxable goods is responsible to report the
purchase and pay the sales tax on the purchase price to
the Retail Sales Tax Branch, Office of the Comptroller
of Revenue.
Why the Sales Tax was introduced
Ontario is experiencing the most dynamic growth in its
history.
As a result, the demands on the provincial treasury
continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, For example,
during the next five years we must build the equivalent
of one thousand schools large enough for 500 pupils
each. This means that provincial grants to schools must
be greatly increased in the years immediately ahead, or
municipalities will be faced with crippling mill rates to
provide basic educational facilities. Hospitals, highways
and other public works must also be greatly expanded
to meet the needs of our rapidly increasing population.
Your Province must increase its revenues by about
$150 million annually to pay for these vital projects.
After considering every method available to the Prov-
ince, of raising money, your representatives at Queen's
Park decided that our vast financial needs could not be
met out of present sources of revenue. It was agreed that
The Retail Sales Tax Act was the fairest and most practi-
cal way for residents of Ontario to contribute to the cost
of their schools, hospitals and other essential services.
Before drawing up the Ontario Retail Sales Tax Act,
your government closely studied the retail sales taxes
of seven other Canadian provinces and ninny states of
the U.S.A. The Ontario Retail Sales. Tax Act has the
broadest exemptions of any of these retail sales taxes.
Only two other provinces have a tax rate as low as Ontario.
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Sales tax is due on the, total price when, the is made,
even though payments may continue over a long period
of time. Finance charges are also taxable unless quoted
and itemized separately.
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Farmers ‘vill be exempt from tax on most equipment, on
agricultural seeds and feeds, on drugs and medicines fOr
livestock and on many. other commodities used directly
iii the business of farming.
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Most of the day-to-day necessities of life are free of
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Exports and Imports
Goods exported from Ontario are not taxable since the
tax is applicable only to goods used in Ontario. No- tax
is payable under this. Act by manufacturers on goods
they purchase for use in the production of goods for sale.
Thus, their competitive position in, the export market is
maintained without change after the introduction of
this tax.
Goods imported into Ontario are taxable since they
are purchased for use in Ontario. The purchaser of the
imported goods is subject to the same tax he would have
to pay to an Ontario Vendor if he purchased the goods
in Ontario.
John Longstaif, Optometrist
OPTICIAN OF BEAFOPTH
(3oderich, St. W., adjacent Seafeirth Clink
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all subsequent adinatnients
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Collection of Tax
Those who regularly sell goods as a normal part of their
business must apply to be registered as vendors, Those
who have applied arc now receiving their permits.
They will collect 3% tax on the price of goods sold to
the ultimate consumer. The tax will be collected only
once. Thus, a registered wholesaler will purchase goods
for resale tax free from the manufacturer. He in turn
will sell to the retailer on a tax free basis. Then the re- r)._ taller will collect the tax when he sells to the consumer.
Major Consumer Exemptions
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r&V,4 • sales tax. Food, prescribed drugs and medical sup-
plies, and children's clothing are all tax exempt. Heating
fuel, electricity and gasoline are exempt. Newspapers,
magazines and books are exempt. No tax applies on
restaurant meals charged separately at $1.50 or less.
Each sale of less than 170 is exempt. These and many
other exemptions are discussed in detail on special cards
that are now being mailed to retailers and other vendors.
Homes Not Taxable
Houses and other buildings ate real property and are
not subject to tax under this Act. The building con-
tractor pays tax on materials incorporated into the
home or other structure but no tax is payable on the
labour that constitutes a large part of the total price of
W a 'ine,
Refital of Moveable Property
The person who acquires possession of moveable prop-
erty by paying a rental price for its use is regarded as a
purchaser of such property under the Act and tax is
payable by him on the rental price paid,
Regittered it'elnddit are VedeiVititt tar& that ekempt dela taxable gotiot.
Each sex how the Retail Wet Tax 006S CO each particular type of business, Addi,
tional information is C/Pilot& frotti the District Sales tak Office serving your tornmunity,
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