The Impact of Sales Tax Reform on Ontario Consumers: A First Look at the Evidence
Ontario’s new Harmonized Sales Tax applies to a broader base of consumer purchases than before, but it also removes some of the “hidden” taxes on business inputs. This paper offers a first look at how the change has affected consumer prices and the welfare of Ontario families. While consumer price...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Calgary
2011-03-01
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Series: | The School of Public Policy Publications |
Online Access: | http://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ontario-sales-tax-reform4_0.pdf |