Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Rebates and Refunds

Rebates and refunds

Apply for HST rebate on a computer for a person with disabilities

Apply for a tax rebate of up to $375 to modify a computer for use by a person with disabilities.

Apply for HST rebate on a vehicle for a person without the complete use of their legs

Apply for a tax rebate of up to $3,750 on the purchase of a motor vehicle for someone who has lost the complete use of their legs.

Apply for HST rebate on a vehicle or heavy equipment bought by a volunteer fire department

Apply for a tax rebate on a vehicle or heavy equipment bought directly by a volunteer fire department to be used for firefighting.

Apply for HST rebate on a vehicle or heavy equipment bought for a fire department through a municipality

Apply for a tax rebate on a vehicle or heavy equipment bought for a municipal or volunteer fire department through a municipality.

Apply for HST rebate on materials to fix the exterior of a heritage property

Apply for a tax rebate on building materials (not labour), to fix the outside of a heritage property.

Get a refund of tax paid by mistake when registering a vehicle

Apply for a refund of the provincial portion of the HST paid by mistake when registering a motor vehicle.

Tax information bulletins

Computer rebate for individuals with a disability: tax bulletin 5056

Covers amount of maximum rebate, the documents needed to support the application and how the rebate is calculated.

Provincial rebate on motor vehicles or heavy equipment purchased by fire departments: tax bulletin 5012

Information for municipal or volunteer fire departments purchasing motor vehicles or heavy equipment to be used for firefighting.

Rebate on vehicle purchase for individuals who have lost the use of both legs: tax bulletin 5057

Covers the amount of maximum rebate, eligibility requirements and the documents needed to support the application.

Letter of authority

Authorize a representative: HST rebate or refund applications

Have someone represent you or speak on your behalf about your HST rebate or refund application.