HST

As announced in the 2009 Ontario Budget, the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will be replaced with a more modern, value-added tax that will be combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) to create a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Ontario, effective July 1, 2010.
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Here is what you need to know for your next visit.

Elmwood Spa will be charging HST on all services and products effective July 1, 2010.

Gift Card Redemptions after July 1, 2010

Dollar Value Gift Cards:

• 13% HST applies at time of check-out.

Specific Service Gift Cards

• Purchased Prior to May 1, 2010: 5% GST paid at time of purchase. No adjustment required.

• Purchased between May 1 and July 1, 2010: 5% GST paid at time of purchase. Guests are required by law to pay the additional 8%. Adjustment will be made at time of check out.

• Purchased After July 1, 2010: 13% HST paid at time of purchase. No adjustment required.

Series Redemption after July 1, 2010

• Series purchased prior to May 1, 2010: 5% GST paid at time of purchase. No adjustment required.

• Series purchased between May 1 and July 1, 2010: 5% GST paid at time of purchase. Guests are required by law to pay the additional 8%. Adjustment will be made at time of check-out.

• Series purchased after July 1, 2010: 13% HST paid at time of purchase. No adjustment required.