Contact Us       Location: Alberta.ca > Education > LRC > About Us > Frequently Asked Questions Home About Us Find A Resource Specialized Services News Spotlight Online Help Login SSVI Title Search LRC Resource Title Search:        Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Frequently Asked Questions What is the HST? When does the HST come into effect? Why do I have to pay the full HST on textbooks purchased through the LRC? How do I get reimbursed for the HST? How will this affect my Early Order Discount (EOD) order? Who do I contact for more information on the HST? What is the HST? The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) replaces the federally administered Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) in participating provinces. It is administered by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). When does the HST come into effect? In British Columbia and Ontario, the HST will come into effect on July 1, 2010. Other provinces, such as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland already have the HST. Why do I have to pay the full HST on textbooks purchased through the LRC? The LRC does not provide point-of-sale HST rebates. How do I get reimbursed for the HST? Certain goods may qualify for a rebate of the HST (either whole or in part). To find out more information on which goods qualify or how to receive your rebate, please go to the CRA website: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/hrmnztn/menu-eng.html. How will this affect my Early Order Discount (EOD) order? If your EOD order is shipped prior to July 1, 2010, then you will be charged the GST and any applicable PST. However if your EOD order is shipped on or after July 1, 2010, then your invoice will reflect the HST. Who do I contact for more information on the HST? For more information please contact the CRA by phone: 1-800-959-5525 or you can access their website: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/hrmnztn/menu-eng.html. In British Columbia, you can call 604-660-4524 (Vancouver) or 1-877-388-4440 (rest of BC). You can also email questions to CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca. In Ontario, please call 1-800-337-7222. Last Updated: August 9, 2010 LRC Home   Alberta Education Home   Best Viewed   Contact Us   Search Alberta Government   Site Map   Privacy   The user agrees to the terms and conditions set out in the Copyright and Disclaimer statement. © 2012      Government of Alberta