Barbara Warren February 25, 2010 INDIRECT TAX Harmonized Sales Tax Primer Harmonized Sales Tax Primer for Public Libraries for Public Libraries presented to presented to Ontario Library Association Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2010 Super Conference 2010
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Barbara WarrenFebruary 25, 2010
Barbara WarrenFebruary 25, 2010
INDIRECT TAX
Harmonized Sales Tax Primer Harmonized Sales Tax Primer for Public Librariesfor Public Libraries
ITC: Input Tax Credit. Essentially, a “refund” of GST and HST ITC: Input Tax Credit. Essentially, a “refund” of GST and HST paid on “inputs” (expenses)paid on “inputs” (expenses)
MUSH: Municipalities, Universities, Schools, Hospitals. MUSH: Municipalities, Universities, Schools, Hospitals. Generally cannot claim ITCs for the GST/HST that they pay. Generally cannot claim ITCs for the GST/HST that they pay. Some libraries may be Municipalities.Some libraries may be Municipalities.
PSB: Public Sector Body. Generally all levels of government, PSB: Public Sector Body. Generally all levels of government, plus NPOs, charities, MUSH sector entities. Libraries are PSBs.plus NPOs, charities, MUSH sector entities. Libraries are PSBs.
Generally speaking Generally speaking mostmost sales/supplies made by sales/supplies made by libraries are exempt of GST and will be exempt of libraries are exempt of GST and will be exempt of HSTHST
Means: no GST or HST charged, but GST/HST paid on Means: no GST or HST charged, but GST/HST paid on expenses cannot be directly claimed as an input tax creditexpenses cannot be directly claimed as an input tax credit
Instead libraries apply for a rebate of a percentage of the Instead libraries apply for a rebate of a percentage of the GST/HST paid on costsGST/HST paid on costs
Percentages vary (see “MUSH Sector Rebates” slide)Percentages vary (see “MUSH Sector Rebates” slide)
E.g. tickets to fundraising events with donation receipt, sales of E.g. tickets to fundraising events with donation receipt, sales of goods/services at a fundraiser, membershipsgoods/services at a fundraiser, memberships
Borrowing privileges (e.g., library card) exempt Borrowing privileges (e.g., library card) exempt supply for GST purposes; will remain exempt under supply for GST purposes; will remain exempt under HSTHST
Fines for overdue materials not subject to GST and Fines for overdue materials not subject to GST and will not be subject to HSTwill not be subject to HST
5% GST only collected on commercial imports (self-assessment 5% GST only collected on commercial imports (self-assessment may be required)may be required)
Public sector body rebates calculated at different ratesPublic sector body rebates calculated at different rates
New housing rebates calculated on different amountsNew housing rebates calculated on different amounts
Province of Ontario to pay HSTProvince of Ontario to pay HST
8% Ontario Retail Sales Tax on insurance premiums 8% Ontario Retail Sales Tax on insurance premiums will be will be retainedretained under HST regime under HST regime
Self-assessment requirement will remain to the extent that risk Self-assessment requirement will remain to the extent that risk relates to Ontario and 8% tax not charged on premiumsrelates to Ontario and 8% tax not charged on premiums
Insurance premiums remain exempt for GST purposesInsurance premiums remain exempt for GST purposes
10% Excise Tax on insurance placed with non-10% Excise Tax on insurance placed with non-authorized insurer will not be affected by Ontario or authorized insurer will not be affected by Ontario or B.C. harmonizationB.C. harmonization
Libraries are generally “Public Sector Bodies”Libraries are generally “Public Sector Bodies”
Public Sector Bodies not required to Public Sector Bodies not required to “recapture” 8% provincial component of ITCs “recapture” 8% provincial component of ITCs claimed on certain costs:claimed on certain costs:
Energy, exception for farms or used to produce TPP for saleEnergy, exception for farms or used to produce TPP for sale
Telecommunication services other than internet or toll-free Telecommunication services other than internet or toll-free numbersnumbers
Vehicles (less than 3,000 kg), parts, certain services, fuel to Vehicles (less than 3,000 kg), parts, certain services, fuel to powerpower
Food, beverages, entertainmentFood, beverages, entertainment
Federal book rebate for 100% of the Federal book rebate for 100% of the GST component of HST paid on GST component of HST paid on books (but not newspapers) by Public books (but not newspapers) by Public LibrariesLibraries
Point-of-sale rebate for 8% provincial Point-of-sale rebate for 8% provincial component of HST on purchases of component of HST on purchases of books and newspapers at any stage in books and newspapers at any stage in distribution chaindistribution chain
New input tax credit (ITC) recapture New input tax credit (ITC) recapture for Large Businessesfor Large Businesses
PSBs, including libraries, not subject to PSBs, including libraries, not subject to these recapture rulesthese recapture rules
MUSH partial rebates – Different ratesMUSH partial rebates – Different ratesHow to track and claim will add How to track and claim will add administrative complexity!administrative complexity!
Some libraries may have applied for designation or Some libraries may have applied for designation or determination as a municipality for GST purposesdetermination as a municipality for GST purposes
100% rebate for GST paid by municipalities effective 100% rebate for GST paid by municipalities effective February 1, 2004February 1, 2004
Libraries that are not designated/determined as Libraries that are not designated/determined as municipalities: entitled to 50% rebate as “qualifying municipalities: entitled to 50% rebate as “qualifying NPO??NPO??
Consider whether advantageous to apply for Consider whether advantageous to apply for municipal designation or determinationmunicipal designation or determination
Incorporated city, town, village, township, district, county, rural Incorporated city, town, village, township, district, county, rural municipality or other incorporated municipal bodymunicipality or other incorporated municipal body
Public library that is a separate entity but controlled by a Public library that is a separate entity but controlled by a municipality may apply to Minister of National Revenue to be municipality may apply to Minister of National Revenue to be determineddetermined as a municipality as a municipality
Can also apply to be Can also apply to be designateddesignated as a municipality in respect of as a municipality in respect of certain services that it deliverscertain services that it delivers
Being a Municipality is a Good Thing:Being a Municipality is a Good Thing:
Federal rebate rate 100% vs. 50%Federal rebate rate 100% vs. 50%
But provincial rebate rate 79% vs. 82%But provincial rebate rate 79% vs. 82%
Allocation methodologies – commercial vs. exempt use – Allocation methodologies – commercial vs. exempt use – is GST charged on any supplies?is GST charged on any supplies?
Staff trainingStaff training
Existing GST knowledgeExisting GST knowledge
New HST reporting obligationsNew HST reporting obligations
Possible electronic filing requirementsPossible electronic filing requirements
Seek designation or determination as a municipality?? Seek designation or determination as a municipality?? (100% rebate of federal component)(100% rebate of federal component)
Goal of rebates for NPOs, charities, MUSH sector -- Goal of rebates for NPOs, charities, MUSH sector -- generally result in neutral impactgenerally result in neutral impact
Elimination of non-recoverable PST will reduce costs Elimination of non-recoverable PST will reduce costs to libraries’ suppliers, e.g.: to libraries’ suppliers, e.g.:
ConstructionConstruction
TransportationTransportation
ManufacturingManufacturing
Possible pass-through of suppliers’ savings??Possible pass-through of suppliers’ savings??
Libraries planning new construction or renovations (review tax Libraries planning new construction or renovations (review tax clauses in contracts)clauses in contracts)
Premises rent (now 13% instead of 5%)Premises rent (now 13% instead of 5%)
Cash flow consideration for purchases currently Cash flow consideration for purchases currently PST exempt that will be subject to 13% HST PST exempt that will be subject to 13% HST
““Inventory”, other than printed and recorded books: Inventory”, other than printed and recorded books: music, movies, etc.music, movies, etc.
Real property leasesReal property leases
Purchase of real propertyPurchase of real property
Repairs to real propertyRepairs to real property
SignsSigns
Custom softwareCustom software
ServicesServices
Municipalities or charity/NPO rebate may be Municipalities or charity/NPO rebate may be availableavailable
audio recordings (e.g. cassette, CD) of books;audio recordings (e.g. cassette, CD) of books;
bound or unbound printed versions of religious scripturesbound or unbound printed versions of religious scriptures
Cannot be acquired for resale (“sale” includes gift)Cannot be acquired for resale (“sale” includes gift)
Not a point-of-sale rebate: GST is paid up front then Not a point-of-sale rebate: GST is paid up front then claimed using the public service bodies rebate formclaimed using the public service bodies rebate form
HST: Ontario portion (8%) will be point-of-sale HST: Ontario portion (8%) will be point-of-sale rebate; federal portion (5%) will continue to be post-rebate; federal portion (5%) will continue to be post-purchase rebatepurchase rebate
Printed book + another item packaged together and Printed book + another item packaged together and sold for single price: may be a single, new product sold for single price: may be a single, new product that is not a “printed book” as definedthat is not a “printed book” as defined
Software (taxable) + manual (book?): if manual is Software (taxable) + manual (book?): if manual is “incidental” to software, entire product considered “incidental” to software, entire product considered software and taxable; no rebate for manual software and taxable; no rebate for manual
Book + music CD sold for single price: likely neither Book + music CD sold for single price: likely neither is incidental to the other; price must be allocated is incidental to the other; price must be allocated between the book and the CDbetween the book and the CD
Only part attributable to book would give rise to Only part attributable to book would give rise to rebates rebates
Will Ontario adopt same administrative policy?Will Ontario adopt same administrative policy?
October 15, 2009 – April 30, 2010: Self-assessment October 15, 2009 – April 30, 2010: Self-assessment of provincial component of HST by entities (e.g., of provincial component of HST by entities (e.g., libraries and other PSBs) that cannot recover full libraries and other PSBs) that cannot recover full ITCs on consideration paid for goods/services ITCs on consideration paid for goods/services provided after June 30, 2010.provided after June 30, 2010.
May 1 – June 30, 2010: Suppliers pre-collect HST May 1 – June 30, 2010: Suppliers pre-collect HST on goods/services to be provided after June 2010. on goods/services to be provided after June 2010.
Equipment leases, maintenance agreements, licences of Equipment leases, maintenance agreements, licences of softwaresoftware
July 1, 2010: HST implementation date. HST July 1, 2010: HST implementation date. HST generally applies to consumption on or after this generally applies to consumption on or after this date.date.
General Rule: Self-assess HST if General Rule: Self-assess HST if
Consideration payable after October 14, 2009 and before May 1, Consideration payable after October 14, 2009 and before May 1, 2010 2010 andand
Goods or services delivered on or after July 1, 2010Goods or services delivered on or after July 1, 2010
No self-assessment if No self-assessment if
Purchaser is a consumer; orPurchaser is a consumer; or
Purchaser is a business entitled to a full input tax creditPurchaser is a business entitled to a full input tax credit
Libraries pre-paying for goods to be delivered or Libraries pre-paying for goods to be delivered or services to be performed on or after July 1, 2010 may services to be performed on or after July 1, 2010 may be required to self-assess 8% provincial component be required to self-assess 8% provincial component of HSTof HST
HST applies if goods delivered HST applies if goods delivered andand ownership ownership transfers after June 30, 2010transfers after June 30, 2010
Prepayments for post-June 2010 sale and delivery:Prepayments for post-June 2010 sale and delivery:
October 15, 2009 – April 30, 2010: supplier collects GST only; October 15, 2009 – April 30, 2010: supplier collects GST only; PSB purchaser self-assesses 8% provincial component and PSB purchaser self-assesses 8% provincial component and remits in return that includes July 1remits in return that includes July 1
May 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010: Supplier pre-collects HSTMay 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010: Supplier pre-collects HST
i. Vendors charge HST on consideration billed or paid on or after May 1, 2010
ii. After October 14, 2009 and before May 1, 2010: PSB purchaser self-assesses 8% provincial component (unless acquired for exclusive use in commercial activities)
Newspapers, magazines and similar periodicalsNewspapers, magazines and similar periodicals
No HST if paid on or before July 1, 2010No HST if paid on or before July 1, 2010
No self-assessment required even if subscription period includes No self-assessment required even if subscription period includes periods after June 2010periods after June 2010
HST Transitional Rules – Non-Residential Real Property Purchases
BothBoth ownership ownership andand possession transfer to possession transfer to purchaser after June 30, 2010: HST appliespurchaser after June 30, 2010: HST applies
EitherEither ownership ownership oror possession transfers to possession transfers to purchaser before July 1, 2010: GST appliespurchaser before July 1, 2010: GST applies
HST Transitional Rules – Real PropertyLease, Licence, Similar Arrangement
HST applies to portion of lease interval that occurs HST applies to portion of lease interval that occurs after June 30, 2010after June 30, 2010
Lease for January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010; lease Lease for January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010; lease payments due 1payments due 1stst of each month: of each month:
GST only on first 6 lease paymentsGST only on first 6 lease payments
HST on lease payments beginning July 1, 2010HST on lease payments beginning July 1, 2010
Exception: payment for lease interval that begins Exception: payment for lease interval that begins before July 2010 and ends before July 2010 and ends before July 31, 2010before July 31, 2010
Lease interval June 15, 2010 – July 15, 2010; paid Lease interval June 15, 2010 – July 15, 2010; paid June 15, 2010June 15, 2010
GST at 5% on full amount; no HSTGST at 5% on full amount; no HST
Exception where lease interval begins before Exception where lease interval begins before July 2010 and ends July 2010 and ends before July 31, 2010:before July 31, 2010:
Lease for June 1 – July 31, 2010; 1 lease payment due Lease for June 1 – July 31, 2010; 1 lease payment due June 1, 2010June 1, 2010
Lease interval began before July 2010 but Lease interval began before July 2010 but does not end beforedoes not end before July 31, 2010July 31, 2010
HST applies to portion of lease payment attributable to HST applies to portion of lease payment attributable to July (50%)July (50%)
1) Basic Rule: HST applied to portion of rental period post June 2010
2) Exception: GST (not HST) if period starts before July 2010 and ends before July 31, 2010
3) Prepayments:
i. Vendor charges HST on consideration due or paid on or after May 1, 2010 for any period or portion thereof relating to after June, 2010
ii. After October 14, 2009 and before May 1, 2010: purchaser self-assesses 8% provincial component if not acquired for exclusive use in commercial activities, or if ITCs restricted
Also includes (non-lifetime) memberships and admissionsAlso includes (non-lifetime) memberships and admissions
Services performed after June 30, 2010: HST applies (exception Services performed after June 30, 2010: HST applies (exception if 90% of service performed before July 1, 2010)if 90% of service performed before July 1, 2010)
HST applies to portion of service performed after June 2010HST applies to portion of service performed after June 2010
Exception: No HST if “all or substantially all” (90%) of Exception: No HST if “all or substantially all” (90%) of service performed before July 1, 2010service performed before July 1, 2010
GST GST onlyonly on entire invoice on entire invoice
1) Basic Rule: focus on when services are performed
2) Special Rule: If ≥90% performed before July 2010, GST (not HST) applies
3) Prepayments:
i. Vendor charges HST on consideration billed or paid on or after May 1, 2010 for services performed after June 2010
ii. After October 14, 2009 and before May 1, 2010: purchaser self-assesses 8% provincial component if not acquired for exclusive use in commercial activities, or if ITCs restricted
Non-Residential Real Property Contracts - Progress Payments
Contract to construct, renovate, etc. real property: Contract to construct, renovate, etc. real property: HST applies to progress payments to extent HST applies to progress payments to extent reasonably attributable to property delivered / reasonably attributable to property delivered / services performed after June 2010services performed after June 2010
ExceptionException to general rule for collection of HST on to general rule for collection of HST on prepayments: If progress payments for post-June prepayments: If progress payments for post-June 2010 work are due or paid 2010 work are due or paid after October 14, 2009after October 14, 2009 and and before July 1, 2010: supplier must charge HSTbefore July 1, 2010: supplier must charge HST
Intellectual property; contractual rightsIntellectual property; contractual rights
E.g. software licence for 2010 due on January 1, 2010E.g. software licence for 2010 due on January 1, 2010
ORST applies to 50% (January through June); ORST applies to 50% (January through June); vendor should collect PST on only 50% of chargevendor should collect PST on only 50% of charge
Library that is licensee required to self-assess 8% Library that is licensee required to self-assess 8% provincial component of HST for remaining 6 months provincial component of HST for remaining 6 months (if not entitled to recover full ITCs)(if not entitled to recover full ITCs)
Library entitled to claim rebate for provincial Library entitled to claim rebate for provincial component component
Libraries that pay annual contracts Libraries that pay annual contracts before May 2010before May 2010
E.g. cleaning, maintenance, HVACE.g. cleaning, maintenance, HVAC
Service provider should charge GST onlyService provider should charge GST only
Service provider should not charge any HSTService provider should not charge any HST
Library required to self-assess 8% provincial Library required to self-assess 8% provincial component (because cannot recover full input tax component (because cannot recover full input tax credits)credits)
Library claims rebate (78% if municipality) for Library claims rebate (78% if municipality) for provincial component self-assessedprovincial component self-assessed
Example: $10,000 building maintenance contract, Example: $10,000 building maintenance contract, April 1 2010 – March 31, 2011, paid April 1, 2010April 1 2010 – March 31, 2011, paid April 1, 2010
Supplier charges 5% GST on entire amount ($500)Supplier charges 5% GST on entire amount ($500)
Supplier does not charge PST or HST on any portion Supplier does not charge PST or HST on any portion of contractof contract
Library self-assesses $10,000 x (9/12) x 8% = $600Library self-assesses $10,000 x (9/12) x 8% = $600
78% municipalities rebate = $600 x 78% = $46878% municipalities rebate = $600 x 78% = $468
Offset rebate against tax self-assessed; net to remit Offset rebate against tax self-assessed; net to remit = $132= $132
Vendor collects HST on that part of the supply that reasonable Vendor collects HST on that part of the supply that reasonable relates to post-June 30, 2010relates to post-June 30, 2010
Alternative: consideration pro-rated by number of days in billing Alternative: consideration pro-rated by number of days in billing periodperiod
Pre-collected HST remitted in “stages”Pre-collected HST remitted in “stages”
5% GST component remitted in GST return for reporting period 5% GST component remitted in GST return for reporting period during which collectedduring which collected
8% provincial component remitted in HST return for reporting 8% provincial component remitted in HST return for reporting period that includes July 1, 2010 (due August 31, 2010 or period that includes July 1, 2010 (due August 31, 2010 or October 31, 2010)October 31, 2010)
Same principle for rebate claims for HST i.e. claim Same principle for rebate claims for HST i.e. claim rebate for 5% GST component first, and rebate for 8% rebate for 5% GST component first, and rebate for 8% provincial component in claim for period that provincial component in claim for period that includes July 1, 2010includes July 1, 2010
Is system prepared to start charging and paying proper amount Is system prepared to start charging and paying proper amount of tax on May 1, 2010 taking into account:of tax on May 1, 2010 taking into account:
Nature of supplyNature of supply
Place of supply (rules not yet released)Place of supply (rules not yet released)
Transitional rulesTransitional rules
Point of sale rebatesPoint of sale rebates
Is system prepared to start self-assessing provincial component Is system prepared to start self-assessing provincial component of HST for pre-payments before May 1, 2010?of HST for pre-payments before May 1, 2010?
Can invoicing/payables system deal with GST, HST and PST?Can invoicing/payables system deal with GST, HST and PST?
Is the system taking into account self-assessments?Is the system taking into account self-assessments?
Are suppliers charging PST in error on prepayments?Are suppliers charging PST in error on prepayments?
Should a refund claim be filed for PST paid in error?Should a refund claim be filed for PST paid in error?
Annual contracts subject to PST (e.g. software Annual contracts subject to PST (e.g. software maintenance) paid before May 1, 2010: did supplier maintenance) paid before May 1, 2010: did supplier charge PST on post-June period? If so, apply for charge PST on post-June period? If so, apply for refund for 6 months’ portionrefund for 6 months’ portion
Even if PST was charged in error and refund applied Even if PST was charged in error and refund applied for, library must self-assess the 8% provincial for, library must self-assess the 8% provincial component of HST component of HST
Keep file of copies of supplier invoices straddling Keep file of copies of supplier invoices straddling implementation; double-check in September/October implementation; double-check in September/October for self-assessment and refunds of PST over-chargedfor self-assessment and refunds of PST over-charged
Affects libraries and other PSBsAffects libraries and other PSBs
Self-assessment of Ontario component of HST may be required Self-assessment of Ontario component of HST may be required on international / interprovincial importationson international / interprovincial importations
Only 5% GST to be collected at international borderOnly 5% GST to be collected at international border
Generally, self-assessment required where full ITC not Generally, self-assessment required where full ITC not recoverable had HST been paid on input (affects PSBs)recoverable had HST been paid on input (affects PSBs)
Watch out for services not previously subject to PST, e.g. Watch out for services not previously subject to PST, e.g. electricityelectricity
Also applies to prepayments for goods/services to be delivered Also applies to prepayments for goods/services to be delivered after June 30, 2010after June 30, 2010
Self-assessment of full 13% may be required on imported Self-assessment of full 13% may be required on imported servicesservices
Conduct impact analysis to estimateConduct impact analysis to estimate
net cost to organization and net cost to organization and
changes to funding requirementschanges to funding requirements
Plan for modifications to tax codes in systemsPlan for modifications to tax codes in systems
Review impact on long-term contracts and consider options for Review impact on long-term contracts and consider options for renegotiationrenegotiation
Consider deferring purchases of PST-taxable items (computer Consider deferring purchases of PST-taxable items (computer systems, administrative equipment, furnishings) – take systems, administrative equipment, furnishings) – take advantage of post-June 30 rebatesadvantage of post-June 30 rebates
Accelerate purchases of PST-exempt items (custom software) to Accelerate purchases of PST-exempt items (custom software) to avoid additional 8% cost (before rebates)avoid additional 8% cost (before rebates)
Ensure consultants’ and professional fees are invoiced by June Ensure consultants’ and professional fees are invoiced by June 30, 2010 (subject to transitional rules)30, 2010 (subject to transitional rules)
Cash flow implications: tax charged by many Cash flow implications: tax charged by many suppliers will increase by 8%; partly or fully suppliers will increase by 8%; partly or fully recoverable by rebates but must be fundedrecoverable by rebates but must be funded
Lease (as lessee) of real propertyLease (as lessee) of real property
Purchases of real property Purchases of real property
Maintenance and repairs to real propertyMaintenance and repairs to real property
SignsSigns
Custom-written softwareCustom-written software
Professional services (accounting, property management, Professional services (accounting, property management, security, services related to real property)security, services related to real property)
Long-term capital project straddling July 1, 2010Long-term capital project straddling July 1, 2010
Entered into pre-announcement date Entered into pre-announcement date
Contract price reflects 8% Ontario PST cost to Contract price reflects 8% Ontario PST cost to contractor of materials used in contractcontractor of materials used in contract
Renegotiate contract to obtain benefit of elimination Renegotiate contract to obtain benefit of elimination of PST (8% of materials burden? 2% of overall of PST (8% of materials burden? 2% of overall contract price?) after June 30, 2010contract price?) after June 30, 2010
e.g. “Any decrease in costs to Contractor due to changes in e.g. “Any decrease in costs to Contractor due to changes in taxes after bid closing shall decrease the Contract Price taxes after bid closing shall decrease the Contract Price accordingly”accordingly”
Post-implementation Post-implementation
If contract price is “inclusive of all taxes except Value-Added If contract price is “inclusive of all taxes except Value-Added Taxes”, is definition of “Value-Added Taxes” broad enough to Taxes”, is definition of “Value-Added Taxes” broad enough to include HST?include HST?
If not, consider amendment to contract If not, consider amendment to contract
Review to see if tax-inclusive or tax-extraReview to see if tax-inclusive or tax-extra
Which is more beneficial?Which is more beneficial?
Contracts that straddle implementationContracts that straddle implementation
Revisit where opportunities exist, clarify wordingRevisit where opportunities exist, clarify wording
Review tax clausesReview tax clauses
Consider effect on damages / termination payments: if tax-Consider effect on damages / termination payments: if tax-inclusive, need to be grossed up to account for additional 8% inclusive, need to be grossed up to account for additional 8%
Is rate of tax charged correct according to “place of Is rate of tax charged correct according to “place of supply” rules?supply” rules?
Planning for Implementation – Processes and Procedures
Sales (POS, Billing and A/R Systems)Sales (POS, Billing and A/R Systems)
Do tax coding and invoices need to be adjusted to take into Do tax coding and invoices need to be adjusted to take into consideration different rates of tax: 5%, 13%? consideration different rates of tax: 5%, 13%?
Does the current ORST rate need to remain in the system for a Does the current ORST rate need to remain in the system for a transitional period to take into consideration adjustments post transitional period to take into consideration adjustments post implementation?implementation?
Planning for Implementation – Processes and Procedures
Purchases (AP systems)Purchases (AP systems)
System must be capable of handling different rebate percentages for System must be capable of handling different rebate percentages for federal vs. provincial component of HSTfederal vs. provincial component of HST
Critical for book purchases: Programming required to track provincial Critical for book purchases: Programming required to track provincial component of HST (component of HST (point-of-salepoint-of-sale rebate for 8%) vs. federal component rebate for 8%) vs. federal component ((post-salepost-sale rebate for 5%) rebate for 5%)
Ensure that federal book rebate claimed for 5% only, not 13%!Ensure that federal book rebate claimed for 5% only, not 13%!
Ensure that federal and provincial rebates claimed for other qualifying Ensure that federal and provincial rebates claimed for other qualifying expenses at appropriate ratesexpenses at appropriate rates
Employee expense reports templates will need modificationEmployee expense reports templates will need modification
Current process to self-assess ORST needs to be amended; some self-Current process to self-assess ORST needs to be amended; some self-assessment of Ontario component of HST likely requiredassessment of Ontario component of HST likely required
Information is current to February 19, 2010. The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act on such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation.