Definition of HST
What is the definition of the HST? What does the term HST mean?
In Canada, HST stands for Harmonized Sales Tax.
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is a combination of the federal GST (Goods and Service Tax) and the provincial sales tax (PST).
The goal of the HST is to create a more "efficient" tax system while not increasing sales tax revenues.

The HST has proven to be tremendously unpopular in both Ontario and British Columbia. In fact, BC is having a binding referendum in June regarding whether or not the HST should be abolished.
In order to remain "revenue neutral", governments offset the HST with various tax credits.
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