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PST anomalies still tax us

Editor: When the HST was eliminated and the PST and GST re-instated, I thought that it was going to go back to the same as it was pre-HST.

Editor:

When the HST was eliminated and the PST and GST re-instated, I thought that it was going to go back to the same as it was pre-HST.

Consumers used to get a tax break when it came to shopping for their children, and I can’t remember if it was both taxes or just one that was charged if your child was under 13.

I just bought some baby clothes and was charged both PST and GST.

What is the new law?

Theresa Delaney, Surrey

Editor’s note: Child-sized clothing is supposed to be PST-exempt.