Do Canadian banks include HST in our day-to-day banking fees? i.e. transfer fee of $1 etc

traceyopperman · ‎March 11, 2019

RenjolynC · ‎March 11, 2019

We'd want you to have the right answers to your HST-related concerns.

It's best to get in touch with your bank directly. They'd be able to look up your account and verify if the bank fees include HST.

Feel free to visit the Community if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you.

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RenjolynC · ‎March 11, 2019

Hello traceyopperman,

We'd want you to have the right answers to your HST-related concerns.

It's best to get in touch with your bank directly. They'd be able to look up your account and verify if the bank fees include HST.

Feel free to visit the Community if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you.

Anonymous · ‎March 31, 2019

Hi,

So, do you mean that whether to charge HST on bank charges is the bank's discretion?

I came to this discussion thread thinking there would be a definitive Yes or No answer.

Norman_C · ‎April 16, 2019

traceyopperman:

Finance charges do not include HST. They are HST-exempt.

As to bank charges for printing of cheques, that may be another matter - never had a clear understanding of yes/no on that one! I suspect they too are exempt.

Tracy0819 · ‎February 13, 2020

cheque printing fees charged by the bank are subject to applicable taxes.

evanddavidson · ‎March 28, 2020

Most services provided by financial institutions (such as fees for bank accounts) are GST/HST exempt in Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4027/doing-busine...

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