PST RATE CHANGE FOR BOOKS IN SASKATCHEWAN

n case you missed the news, Saskatchewan’s Provincial government announced in their budget that the PST Rate is increasing from 5% to 6% effective today, Thursday March 23, 2017. In addition to the tax rate change, the PST tax relief on children’s clothing and footwear will no longer be in effect as of April 1st, 2017. Here are additional information provided by the Saskatchewan’s Provincial government:

• http://www.finance.gov.sk.ca/revenue/pst/IN2017-01-PSTRateTransitionRules.pdf
• http://www.finance.gov.sk.ca/revenue/pst/IN2017-06-PSTOnChildrensClothes.pdf

Important: Stores with a website need to edit their taxes in their ecommerce site as well. Should you have any specific questions, please log a ticket in the Support Centre. Be sure to include your store name and contact person’s name and two contact telephone numbers.