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5th Anniversary Party and Iron Man 2 Aftermath! HERE ARE THE PHOTOS!

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Hey guys, thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us on May 7th and May 8th. We had nearly 90 people with us for Iron Man 2 and over 1000 guests to our 5th Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 8th! We all had a blast and hope you did too! We will cherish the memories forever in our hearts… and in these pictures below! Some of them got posted twice! We recommend making a matching game, or enjoying some photos twice as much for your viewing pleasure. Hope to see you all again soon!

Tags: 501st, 5th anniversary, b-rad, balloons, brad, cake, chess, connect 4, darth maul, emperor, Game Summit, Iron Man, legion, light saber, Ottawa, party, plo koon, sand trooper, snow trooper, Star Wars, storm trooper, Toys on Fire
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GoGo’s Tournament #4 Coming Saturday, June 5th, 2010 – Register Today!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Our 4th GoGo’s tournament is already on the way, and at the rate these things are filling up we will have had probably 10 tournaments by the end of the summer.

Check out the flyer below for details! Please call or visit to register (613-825-0688)

Tags: Barrhaven, Crazy Bones, Crazy Bones Trading Day, Events, GoGo'lympics, GoGos, Ottawa, tournaments, Toys on Fire Ottawa
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Barrhaven Board Game Nights at Toys on Fire: Next Meeting Monday June 7th 6:30PM – 10:00PM

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Barrhaven Board Game Nights
Thanks to everybody who came and had fun at our last meeting. Also a big thank you to Marquis and Game Summit for bringing some games including Catan 3D Collector’s Edition for everyone to try out.

Next Meeting: Monday June 7th 6:30PM – 10:00PM.

We are hoping to play: Power Grid, Puerto Rico, Battle Lore,
Mystery Express, Small World, Manhattan, Chaos in the Old World and many more options available.

It looks like Steve might be bringing Battle Lore for this one, so for those of you who want to try it should be available this time.

The Setup: Again we will have 4 large tables setup with potential seating for 16-20 people indoors. As the warm summer nights are on the horizon, we are considering a partially outdoor setup involving gazebos/lights for some more tables at a future meeting to accommodate larger numbers of people.

Food / Drink: We have cold cans of pop and water bottles available for $1.00 each and microwave popcorn available for $2.00 and assorted candy/gum for those who don’t want to bring their own. (Please refrain from snacks that could be damaging to the board games like cheetos etc.) Crackers, chips, cookies, veggies etc are fine.

One final note: While we want as many people to play the games they want to play as possible, it does mean we may not have either enough interest or players to play certain games. If you come with the intention of playing a specific game, please do not be discouraged if we do not play it this time. We want everyone to have an open mind about trying new games they haven’t played before.

Hope to see you all There!

Please RSVP and let us know any questions/suggestions you might have in this thread.

Some Pics from last week!

Tags: Barrhaven, Barrhaven Board Game Nights, Battle Lore, Board Games, boardgamegeek.com, Days of Wonder, Events, Mystery Express, Ottawa, Power Grid, Puerto Rico, Toys on Fire
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Crazy 5th Anniversary Sale Week 2!

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

On the previous episode of Toys On fire 5th Anniversary Edition, we kicked off with an amazing week of humongous, bigjumbous events.( Yea I realize this is not a word, but this sale so big that had to make up a word for it). Things were flying off the shelves as clever customers took advantage this all new and powerful thing called Sales. This week, is week Number 2 ladies and gents, another 12 Broad product names are on sale. Allow me to pass over my knowledge to you!

So…

GI Joe Action Figures are 20% Off!

Super Hero Squad Toys are 20% Off! ( those small version of the Super heroes we all know)

All Hockey Figures are 20% Off ( excluding Series 24)

All Twilight Stuff are 20% Off ( yea that means Jacob and Edward)

All DC Comic Book Figures are 20% Off

Wrestling 15% Off (DDT!!!)

UFC Figures 15% Off

Stikfas are 50% Off

Rocky Figures are 50% Off

Gears of War are 20% Off

Star Trek Figures are 20% Off

Mayfair Board Games (Settlers of Catan, Tigris and Euphrates, etc) are all 15% Off.

This is a pretty solid line up, and the sales on these items end May 21! So if you were always thinking of getting that shirtless Jacob action figure it’s pretty much a great idea to get him now while the sale is still around. A reminder, the sale is IN STORE only.

What sort of adventures and sales will the Toys on Fire staff get into next time? Stay tuned for the next episode of Toys On fire 5th Anniversary Edition.

-Dang

Question, Queries- call us at 613-825-0688

or email us at Toysonfireott@yahoo.com

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What’s Taxable Under the HST Starting July 1st and What’s Not? Gov’t of Ontario Release!

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Most products we buy will see no new tax

Most of the products we buy every day will see no new tax. There are a lot of products and services on which we already pay the RST and GST. For these products, like cable and phone services, new cars and adult clothing, there won’t be a change. On July 1, 2010, instead of paying 13 per cent tax to two different governments (8 per cent provincial and 5 per cent federal), there will be one tax — still 13 per cent, collected by the federal government.

No RST now, no HST after July 1, 2010

There are some other items now that have no sales tax on them, such as basic groceries, municipal transit and prescription drugs. On July 1, 2010, there will still be no HST charged on these items.

Point-of-sale rebate

Other products will be eligible for a point-of-sale rebate for the provincial part of the HST. This means you will only pay the 5 per cent federal portion of the HST. These include print newspapers, books (including audio books), diapers, children’s clothing and footwear, children’s car seats and booster seats, feminine hygiene products, and qualifying prepared food and beverages sold for $4.00 or less.

No new tax for 83 per cent of products and services

In total, about 83 per cent of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax. Only 17 per cent will see a new tax, things like personal and professional services such as hairstyling and legal fees, as well as energy costs including home heating fuel and electricity.

Here are examples of common products and services and how they will be affected by the HST.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Adult Clothing	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Children’s Clothing	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Shoe Repair Service	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Children’s Footwear	5%	No RST if $30 or less	No for footwear up to size 6 (remains 5%)
Tailoring Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Dry Cleaning Service	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

Did You Know?
6.6 million families and individuals in Ontario will receive sales tax transition benefits in three instalments over one year beginning in June 2010.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Basic Groceries (e.g., Dairy, Meat, Vegetables, Canned goods)	No GST	No RST	No HST
Snack Foods (e.g., Chips, Pop)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Qualifying Prepared Food and Beverages Sold for $4.00 or Less	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Restaurant Meals for More than $4.00	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Alcoholic Beverages	5%	10-12%	HST 13%[1]

Did You Know?
93 per cent of all homes sold in Ontario, on average, will not be subject to an additional tax amount under HST.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Cable Television Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Cell Phone Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Municipal Water	No GST	No RST	No HST
Home Maintenance Equipment	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Home Phone Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Home Service Calls to Repair Free-Standing Appliances such as Stoves, Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, and Televisions	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Home Insurance	No GST	8%	No (remains 8%)
Electricity and Heating (e.g., Natural Gas/Oil for Home)	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Internet Access Services	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Home Service Calls by Electrician/Plumber/Carpenter to Maintain or Repair Furnace, Leaky Faucets, Bathtub, Toilet, Electrical Wiring, etc.	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Landscaping, Lawn-Care and Private Snow Removal	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Luggage, Briefcases, Bags, etc.	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Municipal Public Transit	No GST	No RST	No HST
GO Transit	No GST	No RST	No HST
Air travel originating in Ontario and terminating in the U.S.[2]	5%	No RST	No HST
Air travel originating in Ontario and terminating outside of Canada and the U.S.[3]	No GST	No RST	No HST
Rail, boat and bus travel originating in Ontario and terminating outside of Canada	No GST	No RST	No HST
Hotel Rooms	5%	5%	Yes (changes to 13%)
Taxis	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Camping Sites	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Domestic Air, Rail and Bus Travel originating in Ontario	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

Did You Know?
The comprehensive tax package provides Ontarians with $11.8 billion in tax relief over three years.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Cleaning Products	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softeners	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Household Furniture	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Refrigerators and Freezers	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Pre-packaged Computer Software	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Books (including Audio Books)	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Newspapers	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Magazines Purchased at Retail	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Office Supplies, Stationary	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Landscaping Materials Including Sod, Seeds, Plants	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Linens (e.g., Blankets, Towels, Sheets)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Tents, Sleeping Bags, Camping Supplies	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Tools	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Patio Furniture	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Barbeques, Lawnmowers, Snowblowers, Sprinklers	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Toys (e.g., Puzzles, Games, Action Figures, Dolls, Playsets)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Outdoor Play Equipment (e.g., Swing Set, Sandbox, Slides)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Crafting Supplies	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Building Materials (e.g., Lumber, Concrete Mix)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Magazines Purchased by Subscription	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Home Renovations	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Vehicle Parts	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Short-Term Auto Rentals	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Lease of a Vehicle	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Child Car Seats and Booster Seats	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Auto Insurance	No GST	No RST	No HST
Labour Charges to Repair Vehicle	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Oil Change	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Tires	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Window Repair	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Purchase of Vehicle from Dealer	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Boats	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Snowmobiles	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Recreational Vehicles	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Private Resale of Vehicles	No GST	8%	Yes [4] (changes to 13%)
Gasoline/Diesel	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
New Homes up to $400,000	5%	No RST	No change [5]
New Homes over $400,000	5%	No RST	Yes [5A]
Resale Homes	No GST	No RST	No HST
Real Estate Commissions	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Audiologist Services	No GST	No RST	No HST if offered by a practitioner of the service.
Chiropractor Services	No GST	No RST	No HST if offered by a practitioner of the service.
Physiotherapist Services	No GST	No RST	No HST if offered by a practitioner of the service.
Pharmacist Dispensing Fees	No GST	No RST	No HST
Over-the-Counter Medications	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Prescription Drugs	No GST	No RST	No HST
Some Medical Devices Includes walkers, hearing aids	No GST	No RST	No HST
Prescription glasses/contact lenses	No GST	No RST	No HST
Feminine Hygiene Products	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Adult Incontinence Products	No GST	No RST	No HST
Diapers	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Cosmetics	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Hair Care Products (e.g., Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Dental Hygiene Products (e.g., Toothpaste, Toothbrushes)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Massage Therapy Services	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Vitamins	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Admissions to Professional Sporting Events	5%	10%	Combined rate going down to 13% from current 15%
Movie Tickets	5%	10%	Combined rate going down to 13% from current 15%
Music Lessons	No GST	No RST	No HST
Skis and Snowboards	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Hockey Equipment	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Golf Clubs	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Green Fees for Golf	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Gym and Athletic Membership Fees	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Ballet, Karaté, Trampoline, Hockey, Soccer Lessons, etc.	5%	No RST	Yes [6] (changes to 13%)
Tickets for Live Theatre with 3,200 Seats or Less	5%	No RST	Yes [7] (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Condo Fees	No GST [8]	No RST[8]	No HST[8]
Residential Rents	No GST	No RST	No HST
Hockey Rink and Hall Rental Fees	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
TVs	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
DVD and Blu-ray Players and Accessories	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
MP3 Players	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Cell Phones, Smart Phones	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Cell phone service	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)

Did You Know?
Approximately 2.8 million families and individuals would benefit from the proposed Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, which would provide over $1.2 billion annually in energy and property tax relief.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Child Care Services	No GST	No RST	No HST
Legal Aid	No GST	No RST	No HST
Coffins and Urns Purchased Separately from a Package of Funeral Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Fitness Trainer	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Hair Stylist/Barber	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Esthetician Services (e.g. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials)	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Funeral Services	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Legal Fees	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Purchases	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Nicotine Replacement Products	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

Did You Know?
In Atlantic Canada, investment in machinery and equipment rose by more than 12 per cent following the move to a harmonized sales tax.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Mortgage Interest Costs	No GST	No RST	No HST
Most Financial Services	No GST	No RST	No HST

To learn more about the benefits of HST visit ontario.ca/taxchange. You can also call 1 800 337-7222 or 1 800 263-7776 for teletypewriter (TTY).

For more information, you can also contact the Canada Revenue Agency. Visit the CRA website at cra.gc.ca/harmonization or call 1 800 959-5525.

Footnotes:

[1] Although sales tax on alcohol is decreasing, other alcohol fees and taxes are changing to continue to support social responsibility.

[2] Includes air travel terminating in the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon but does not include air travel terminating in Hawaii.

[3] Includes air travel terminating in Hawaii but does not include air travel terminating in the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.

[4] HST does not apply; however, Ontario will maintain the RST on private transfers of used vehicles at a rate of 13 per cent to help ensure a level-playing field between sales by dealerships and private sales.

[5] The new housing rebate will be 75 per cent of the Ontario component of the HST, up to a maximum of $24,000. The rebate will ensure that buyers of homes priced up to $400,000 will, on average, pay no more tax than under the RST system. However, applicable RST on building supplies is embedded in the price of the home.

[5A] New homes purchased as primary residences, valued at $400,000 or more will be eligible for the maximum new housing rebate of $24,000.

[6] HST taxable, although some could be HST-exempt if provided by a public service body to children 14 and under and underprivileged individuals with a disability.

[7] HST taxable, although some could be exempt if maximum admission charged by a public service body is $1 or less, if the admissions are made in the course of the fundraising events where charitable receipts for income tax purposes may be issued, or admissions are to amateur performances.

[8] Residential condo fees charged to residents are exempt; however, purchases by condominium corporations will be subject to HST, if applicable.

Here are examples of common products and services and how they will be affected by the HST.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Adult Clothing	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Children’s Clothing	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Shoe Repair Service	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Children’s Footwear	5%	No RST if $30 or less	No for footwear up to size 6 (remains 5%)
Tailoring Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Dry Cleaning Service	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

Did You Know?
6.6 million families and individuals in Ontario will receive sales tax transition benefits in three instalments over one year beginning in June 2010.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Basic Groceries (e.g., Dairy, Meat, Vegetables, Canned goods)	No GST	No RST	No HST
Snack Foods (e.g., Chips, Pop)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Qualifying Prepared Food and Beverages Sold for $4.00 or Less	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Restaurant Meals for More than $4.00	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Alcoholic Beverages	5%	10-12%	HST 13%[1]

Did You Know?
93 per cent of all homes sold in Ontario, on average, will not be subject to an additional tax amount under HST.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Cable Television Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Cell Phone Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Municipal Water	No GST	No RST	No HST
Home Maintenance Equipment	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Home Phone Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Home Service Calls to Repair Free-Standing Appliances such as Stoves, Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, and Televisions	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Home Insurance	No GST	8%	No (remains 8%)
Electricity and Heating (e.g., Natural Gas/Oil for Home)	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Internet Access Services	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Home Service Calls by Electrician/Plumber/Carpenter to Maintain or Repair Furnace, Leaky Faucets, Bathtub, Toilet, Electrical Wiring, etc.	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Landscaping, Lawn-Care and Private Snow Removal	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Luggage, Briefcases, Bags, etc.	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Municipal Public Transit	No GST	No RST	No HST
GO Transit	No GST	No RST	No HST
Air travel originating in Ontario and terminating in the U.S.[2]	5%	No RST	No HST
Air travel originating in Ontario and terminating outside of Canada and the U.S.[3]	No GST	No RST	No HST
Rail, boat and bus travel originating in Ontario and terminating outside of Canada	No GST	No RST	No HST
Hotel Rooms	5%	5%	Yes (changes to 13%)
Taxis	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Camping Sites	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Domestic Air, Rail and Bus Travel originating in Ontario	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

Did You Know?
The comprehensive tax package provides Ontarians with $11.8 billion in tax relief over three years.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Cleaning Products	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softeners	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Household Furniture	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Refrigerators and Freezers	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Pre-packaged Computer Software	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Books (including Audio Books)	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Newspapers	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Magazines Purchased at Retail	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Office Supplies, Stationary	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Landscaping Materials Including Sod, Seeds, Plants	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Linens (e.g., Blankets, Towels, Sheets)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Tents, Sleeping Bags, Camping Supplies	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Tools	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Patio Furniture	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Barbeques, Lawnmowers, Snowblowers, Sprinklers	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Toys (e.g., Puzzles, Games, Action Figures, Dolls, Playsets)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Outdoor Play Equipment (e.g., Swing Set, Sandbox, Slides)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Crafting Supplies	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Building Materials (e.g., Lumber, Concrete Mix)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Magazines Purchased by Subscription	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Home Renovations	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Vehicle Parts	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Short-Term Auto Rentals	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Lease of a Vehicle	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Child Car Seats and Booster Seats	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Auto Insurance	No GST	No RST	No HST
Labour Charges to Repair Vehicle	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Oil Change	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Tires	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Window Repair	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Purchase of Vehicle from Dealer	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Boats	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Snowmobiles	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Recreational Vehicles	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Private Resale of Vehicles	No GST	8%	Yes [4] (changes to 13%)
Gasoline/Diesel	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
New Homes up to $400,000	5%	No RST	No change [5]
New Homes over $400,000	5%	No RST	Yes [5A]
Resale Homes	No GST	No RST	No HST
Real Estate Commissions	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Audiologist Services	No GST	No RST	No HST if offered by a practitioner of the service.
Chiropractor Services	No GST	No RST	No HST if offered by a practitioner of the service.
Physiotherapist Services	No GST	No RST	No HST if offered by a practitioner of the service.
Pharmacist Dispensing Fees	No GST	No RST	No HST
Over-the-Counter Medications	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Prescription Drugs	No GST	No RST	No HST
Some Medical Devices Includes walkers, hearing aids	No GST	No RST	No HST
Prescription glasses/contact lenses	No GST	No RST	No HST
Feminine Hygiene Products	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Adult Incontinence Products	No GST	No RST	No HST
Diapers	5%	No RST	No (remains 5%)
Cosmetics	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Hair Care Products (e.g., Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Dental Hygiene Products (e.g., Toothpaste, Toothbrushes)	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Massage Therapy Services	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Vitamins	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Admissions to Professional Sporting Events	5%	10%	Combined rate going down to 13% from current 15%
Movie Tickets	5%	10%	Combined rate going down to 13% from current 15%
Music Lessons	No GST	No RST	No HST
Skis and Snowboards	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Hockey Equipment	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Golf Clubs	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Green Fees for Golf	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Gym and Athletic Membership Fees	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Ballet, Karaté, Trampoline, Hockey, Soccer Lessons, etc.	5%	No RST	Yes [6] (changes to 13%)
Tickets for Live Theatre with 3,200 Seats or Less	5%	No RST	Yes [7] (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Condo Fees	No GST [8]	No RST[8]	No HST[8]
Residential Rents	No GST	No RST	No HST
Hockey Rink and Hall Rental Fees	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
TVs	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
DVD and Blu-ray Players and Accessories	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
MP3 Players	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Cell Phones, Smart Phones	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Cell phone service	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)

Did You Know?
Approximately 2.8 million families and individuals would benefit from the proposed Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, which would provide over $1.2 billion annually in energy and property tax relief.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Child Care Services	No GST	No RST	No HST
Legal Aid	No GST	No RST	No HST
Coffins and Urns Purchased Separately from a Package of Funeral Services	5%	8%	No (remains 13%)
Fitness Trainer	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Hair Stylist/Barber	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Esthetician Services (e.g. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials)	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Funeral Services	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Legal Fees	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Purchases	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)
Nicotine Replacement Products	5%	No RST	Yes (changes to 13%)

Did You Know?
In Atlantic Canada, investment in machinery and equipment rose by more than 12 per cent following the move to a harmonized sales tax.

	GST-taxable before July 1, 2010	RST-taxable before July 1,2010	Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Mortgage Interest Costs	No GST	No RST	No HST
Most Financial Services	No GST	No RST	No HST

To learn more about the benefits of HST visit ontario.ca/taxchange. You can also call 1 800 337-7222 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1 800 337-7222 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 1 800 263-7776 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1 800 263-7776 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for teletypewriter (TTY).

For more information, you can also contact the Canada Revenue Agency. Visit the CRA website at cra.gc.ca/harmonization or call 1 800 959-5525 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1 800 959-5525 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.