1 Structure of the GST/HST

Canadian Tax Fundamentals · 3:44

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In Canada's constitution lies the power to tax
Federal sales tax authority, that's the legal facts
The Excise Tax Act is the law that sets the stage
For GST and HST collection on every page

[Chorus]
Five percent GST across the nation wide
HST combines provincial tax inside
Collect, remit, and claim your credits right
Input tax credits make your burden light

[Verse 2]
Harmonized sales tax in provinces that play
Atlantic Canada and Ontario's way
Single tax, single return, makes it clean
Provincial component built into the regime

[Chorus]
Five percent GST across the nation wide
HST combines provincial tax inside
Collect, remit, and claim your credits right
Input tax credits make your burden light

[Verse 3]
When you're a registrant, duties come to call
Collect the tax on sales, don't let any fall
Remit what's owed to government on time
Input tax credits help reduce your dime

[Bridge]
Quick method for small business makes it simple and neat
Percentage of sales, simplified and sweet
Or keep full records if that's your choice
Detailed accounting gives you stronger voice

[Chorus]
Five percent GST across the nation wide
HST combines provincial tax inside
Collect, remit, and claim your credits right
Input tax credits make your burden light

[Outro]
Constitutional power, Excise Tax Act's the way
GST and HST structure here to stay
Registrant obligations, methods you can choose
Master these foundations and you cannot lose

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