Tuesday, March 31, 2009

No Break on Liquor taxes

2009-03-31

12:52:51

A planned tax harmonization in Ontario won't result in lower alcohol prices.

The merger of the eight per cent provincial tax with the G-S-T next year was expected to bring down taxes on alcohol, but the government says it will add new fees to make up the difference when the blended tax takes effect. A government spokeswoman says the fees on alcohol will ensure social responsibility.