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Can Canadian HST/GST Tax be reclaimed

Evening folks,
Could anyone confirm if GST/HST taxes paid on hotel accommodation whilst visiting Canada can be reclaimed, apparently it could be reclaimed previously but i am having problems finding any current 2011 details when searching the net, may be a thing of the past.
cheers, Keith

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    The scheme was discontinued quite a few years ago - around 2005 I think
  • spud_work
    spud_work Posts: 50 Forumite
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    This scheme was ended about 5 years ago and you now need to be a tour operator to be able to claim tax back, rather than an individual traveller
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    thanks all the same folks, bit of a disappointment there then, thought i was going to at least get a few sheckles back, i bet it works the other way around with overseas tourist individuals being able to reclaim the vat we charge them, i know it used to.
    cheers again.
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