Canada: Provincial Sales Tax Changes, July 2016
- May 11, 2016 | Gail Cole

Updated 5.20.2016
Harmonized sales tax (HST) rate changes are set to take effect in Canada on July 1, 2016.
New Brunswick
The provincial portion of the HST in New Brunswick will increase from 8% to 10%, for a new combined total rate of 15%.
Newfoundland and Labrador
The rate of harmonized sales tax in Newfoundland and Labrador will also increase from 13% to 15%, effective July 1, 2016. The provincial portion of the HST increases from 8% to 10%.
Also on July 1, a 15% retail sales tax on insurance premiums for property and casualty policies will be reintroduced. And the retail sales tax on used vehicles will increase from 14% to 15%.
Information about additional tax changes is available in the Revenue Action section of Budget Highlights 2016. Learn more about Canadian goods and services tax at Avalara VATLive.

