Originally Posted by
trustnoone
I propose that cycling gear be sales tax free. Though in my case that would mean I would buy more and ride the same. Probably a universl result so I agree with the previous poster who said it wouldn't encourage people to ride more for transportation.
Interesting statement coming from an Albertan, a provincce that has no sales tax to begin with. The shame of the HST introduced into BC this year is that prior to its introduction, there was no PST on bicycles, bicycle repairs, or on necessary components. As well, there was no PST on safety equipment, such as bike helmets. But with HST, the province has lost its ability to set policy thru consumption tax. It is now subject to whatever consumption tax policy the feds want to set from Ottawa.
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