Province Steps Up Positive HST Talk
By 250 News
Prince George, B.C.- As the day approaches for the start of the HST, the Provincial |Government is ramping up its information campaign touting the positive aspects of the harmonized tax.
In a news release issued this morning, Finance Minister Colin Hansen says more than a million British Columbians will soon start to see benefits from the HST as the quarterly HST cheques are distributed.
"We recognize people will pay more under HST for some goods and services, and the B.C. HST credit ensures that people with low and modest incomes will get help with these costs," said Hansen.
British Columbians with incomes up to $20,000 will receive an annual HST credit up to $230. Families with incomes up to $25,000 will receive an annual B.C. HST credit up to $230 per family member. The first cheques will be distributed the week of July 5, 2010.
The B.C. HST credit will be in addition to the GST credit of up to $381 and the $105-per-adult B.C. Low Income Climate
Action Tax Credit that those with low and modest incomes now receive.
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wow here comes another bribe. just like our carbon rebate checks. i wonder how many people will be bought off. oh ya doesnt the carbon tax go up this july 1 also? Yes it does. Thanks Gordo, i had to much money anyways. I cant wait for the day were i will have to work 6 out of 7 days just so i can afford to pay the taxes in this province.