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With the HST implementation date of July 1st approaching, Washington State has decided to give visiting British Columbians a reprieve by providing tax free shopping.
The tax free shopping is limited to purchases that will be returning to British Columbia, which doesn’t include dining and hotel stays. British Columbians will also need to provide proof that they live in the province in order to qualify. The discount is only available at the time of purchase and cannot be claimed on items bought before July or after leaving Washington.
Other provinces eligible for this include Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec and the Yukon. Ontario will also join the list along with BC this July.
Check out the Cross Border shopping tips article before making the journey stateside.
Source: News1130
