Tax refund for visitors

Tax refund for visitors - As a non-resident visitor, you can claim a refund for goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) you paid on eligible goods and short-term accommodation while visiting Canada.

To qualify for a tax refund, you have to meet the following conditions:

* you are not a resident of Canada at the time you apply for a refund;
* you purchased eligible goods for personal use, eligible short term accommodation or both;
* you paid GST/HST on these purchases;
* you have original receipts (we do not accept photocopies, debit or credit card slips;
* you have Proof of Export for the eligible goods you purchased in Canada;
* the total of your purchase amounts (before taxes) must be at least CAN$200;
* each receipt for eligible goods shows a minimum total purchase amount (before taxes) of CAN$50; and
* the goods are removed from Canada within 60 days of the date you bought them.

You can get more information from Revenue Canada's Frequently asked questions. Also, see Pamphlet RC4031, Tax Refund for Visitors to Canada. The pamphlet includes Form GST176, Application for Visitor Tax Refund, which you need to claim a refund.

Non-resident business - As a non-resident business, you can apply for a refund for your non-resident employees travelling on business anywhere in Canada. You can do this by completing Form GST510, Application for Business Travel Refund. For more information, see Pamphlet RC4117, Tax Refund for Business Travel to Canada and Revenue Canada's Frequently asked questions.

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