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HST Administration

Under the harmonizing agreement (Comprehensive Integrated tax Coordination Agreement or CITCA ) the Canada Revenue Agency is responsible for the administration of the Harmonized Sales Tax, including collection, some rebates, and refunds. The Canada Revenue Agency together with the Federal Department of Finance is responsible for all interpretations of the application of Harmonized Sales Tax law found in the Excise Tax Act (Canada).

The Canada Revenue Agency publishes five categories of publication documents pertaining to the Harmonized Sales Tax:

The Canada Revenue Agency also publishes a series of guides, pamphlets and booklets explaining how GST/HST forms must be completed.


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Abdul Wurie,
Policy Analyst
Tel:  902.424.4681
Emailgov.ns.ca


The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the harmonized sales tax on behalf of the Province. The CRA can answer your personal income tax questions for both federal and provincial income tax systems.

Toll-Free: 1.800.959.5525




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