BC HST Rate Cut is Win-Win for Everyone

HST in BC is on the verge of elimination. News is Ottawa is already in talks with Victoria how to fold down HST and get the $1.7 billion back. That was the incentive Ottawa paid to Victoria for introducing HST.

Undoubtedly HST is good for both Businesses and Consumers. Businesses are immediately saving 7% PST with the introduction of HST. Unfortunately consumers have not been able to get the benefits of this savings due to the reluctance of many business owners to pass on the savings. The pricing change of products and services or the job creation due to HST has not taken effect as promised by the finance minister. Sure, it created a lot of anger among the consumers.
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