As a non-resident visitor to Ontario, you are entitled to receive a refund of PST (8%) on goods, which are being exported from Ontario. See legal requirements.
Receive an Instant Refund while in Ontario ...v
Or claim your tax refund by mail v
Receive
an Instant Refund while in Canada ...
1.
Approach any of our Instant
Tax Refund offices in Ontario.
You may be requested to show photo identification with a non resident address.
2.
Receive your refund in cash or on your credit card.
You will require a valid international credit card for processing any adjustments that may be required after you leave Canada. The credit card must be valid for a minimum of 60 days after your departure date.
3.
Provide correct Proof of Removal
You will be asked to provide Proof of Removal to show that you are leaving Canada within 30 days of the date of purchase. If you do not have proof of removal when you apply for your refund you will be asked to mail the receipts, the claim and the proof of removal back to Premier TaxFree. Send your documentation from home, or from an official Canada Post Mailbox
Or claim your tax refund by mail:
1.
Shopping receipts:
Collect copies of your shopping receipts and complete the Tax Refund Application.
2.
Proof of Removal:
See Proof of Removal.
- Be sure to get proper proof that you have removed the goods from Ontario.
- Copy of boarding pass or ticket if you are leaving by public transport.
3.
Receive your Refund:
Mail us the application and copies of the receipts and proof of removal from home or from an official Canada Post mailbox.
If you have already left Ontario, print this form and send it back to Premier Tax Free following the instruction attached. Remember! Send signed form, copies of shopping receipts and copy of proof of removal.
| • | You must be a non-resident of Canada * |
| • | The goods purchased are for permanent use outside of Ontario |
| • | PST paid on each receipt is $50.00 or more |
| • | Proof of Removal is approved by the Ontario Ministry of Finance |
* Residents of Alberta
Alberta residents also qualify for a refund of Provincial Sales Tax. Please apply by mail using the Power of Attorney.
Provincial Sales Tax does not apply to accommodation and taxable services.
- Be sure to get proper proof that you have removed the goods from Ontario.
- Copy of boarding pass or ticket if you are leaving by public transport.
| • | Goods: All tangible goods purchased for personal use and removed from Ontario within 30 days of purchase. |
| • | Transportation: Car rentals, train and bus tickets, domestic travel. |
| • | Services: entertainment, dry cleaning, communication charges, valet service, etc. |
| • | Purchases consumed while in Canada: food products, flowers, alcohol and tobacco products. |
