Does anyone know why Salvation Army thrift stores don't charge GST?

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Does anyone know why Salvation Army thrift stores don't charge GST?

2007-01-05 17:53:04 · 5 answers · asked by la_mer 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Canada

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probably because they are a charity, usually charitys dont pay gst

2007-01-05 17:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by da rinse mode 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

They are a non profit business. Some things are not charged GST in Canada. Not many but some.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/gst/topic-index/n-e.html see charities. worldwide the salvation army is a big charity giver.

2007-01-06 12:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Either because they are a charity, or because they are selling used goods...

2007-01-05 18:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mode man is right.

2007-01-05 18:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by saturn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

modeman answered u

2007-01-06 06:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by bodacious baby 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋