[Verse 1] Sarah runs a shop in Surrey, needs to register quick Eight thousand threshold crossed, BC's magic PST trick Seven percent collection starts when revenue climbs high Quarterly returns and payments, deadlines she can't deny [Chorus] Provincial tales, three different ways BC, Quebec, and HST days Seven percent here, nine-nine-seven-five there Harmonized or separate, taxpayers beware Remember the rates, don't mix up the states Provincial sales tax has different gates [Verse 2] Books and groceries get exemption, children's clothes walk free Medical devices, basic food, necessities we need But restaurant meals and fancy cars, luxury items pay BC PST applies to goods, not services today [Chorus] Provincial tales, three different ways BC, Quebec, and HST days Seven percent here, nine-nine-seven-five there Harmonized or separate, taxpayers beware Remember the rates, don't mix up the states Provincial sales tax has different gates [Verse 3] Ontario chose harmonization, thirteen percent combined Nova Scotia, New Brunswick too, federal system aligned One return, one collection point, CRA handles both GST and HST together, streamlined growth [Bridge] But Quebec stands apart with QST Nine-nine-seven-five uniquely Tax on tax cascading higher GST base makes totals climb [Verse 4] Alberta says no provincial tax, Saskatchewan the same Manitoba harmonizes not, plays its own game Each province writes its rulebook, exemptions vary wide Consumer pays, retailer collects, compliance can't hide [Chorus] Provincial tales, three different ways BC, Quebec, and HST days Seven percent here, nine-nine-seven-five there Harmonized or separate, taxpayers beware Remember the rates, don't mix up the states Provincial sales tax has different gates [Outro] Registration, collection, exemption Three pillars standing tall Provincial sales tax systems Different rules for all
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