Consumption Tax
The Beverage Containers Act is administered by the Department of Communities, Land and Environment. Information on the registration of distributors and containers can be found under Beverage Distributor Information and Container Registration.
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Prince Edward Island is actively participating in international efforts to combat climate change. The Province’s five-year Climate Change Action Plan provides a framework for both adapting to climate changes and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions....
The PEI provincial carbon levy is no longer charged on petroleum fuels after July 1, 2023. This section provides historical information for the period (April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023) that may still be necessary for the roles and responsibilities under...
The Environment tax is applied to any new tires sold in PEI, including spare-use tires. The PEI auto dealer or tire retailer will add the tax to the tires when you purchase a new vehicle, a used vehicle outfitted with new tires, or new tires for a...
Gasoline tax is charged on all purchases of gasoline and diesel oil used in motor vehicles and on aviation fuel designated for use in aircraft. It is included in the pump price of fuel as set by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC).
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The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) consists of a provincial sales tax of 10 per cent and a federal goods and services tax of 5 per cent for a combined rate of 15 per cent. It is collected from consumers at the point of sale.
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If you own or operate a pleasure craft in PEI, you may apply for a special permit to allow you to fuel your vessel with marked (untaxed) fuel at a PEI port where clear (taxed) fuel is not available. The Marked Fuel Permit for Pleasure Craft Owners/...
Options for paying taxes may vary for corporations and individuals. In general tax payments will be received as follows:
Online Banking:
Individual - Property Tax: Set up online payments through your financial institution's online banking website. ...
The Retail Sales Tax is levied on the private transfer of designated property including a motor vehicle, snow mobile or ATV, pleasure craft, or aircraft. The tax is payable is situations where the person transferring the title or possession of the...
Tobacco tax is added to the cost of tobacco products purchased in PEI, including cigarettes, cigars, tobacco sticks and fine-cut tobacco. Retailers pay the tax to the manufacturer or wholesaler and are reimbursed when they collect the tax from the...
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