Revenue Minister Downplays Tax Opposition

Revenue Minister John Wilkinson says the results of a survey showing small business owners are worried about the harmonized sales tax is a sign those entrepreneurs need to learn more about the tax changes.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 75 per cent of those surveyed are concerned that charging consumers the blended 13 per cent sales tax could harm their business.

Wilkinson says the survey shows people don't understand that the Liberal government's tax reform package includes cuts to small business taxes and income tax reductions.

Wilkinson is expected to talk more about the planned H-S-T to area business leaders when he attends today meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce in Fort Frances.