GST-taxable before July 1, 2010 PST-taxable before July 1,2010 Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Basic Groceries (e.g., Dairy, Meat, Vegetables, Canned Goods) No GST No PST No HST
Snack Foods (e.g., Chips, Pop) 5% 8% No (remains 13%)
Qualifying Prepared Food and Beverages Sold for $4.00 or Less 5% No PST No (remains 5%)
Restaurant Meals for More than $4.00 5% 8% No (remains 13%)
Alcoholic Beverages 5% 10-12% HST 13%[1]
According to the Ontario Government website..
Prepared food and beverages sold under $4 is supposed to be only 5%.. over $4 charged at 13%