>>The Canadian taxation department has (once again) adopted a crazy "rule" for the application of GST/HST, this time to your service.
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>Hi Jim. It makes perfect sense.
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>>I do not see ANY reason why I have to pay the rate of the HST when I live in Ontario.
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>You made a purchase in Michel's province, you have to pay the sales tax their. Just as if you bought it in person. Very logical. This isn't a poll tax, it doesn't matter you live, it is a sales tax, that taxes where the transaction took place.
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>>I further understand that non-residents of Canada are being FORCED to pay this HST too.
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>Sure they have to pay the tax, but they can apply for 100% refund as foreigner.
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>>I hope, Michel, that you can achieve a reversal of this STUPID stance by the federal taxation people.
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>I can understand that you don't want to pay the tax, but it is logical.

No, this is not logical.
Internet transactions are generaly tax free between countries and over the provincial boundaries.

I really think that the ruling is wrong and must be reversed and I hope that this can happen soon.