Saskatchewan Party Will Eliminate PST on Used Cars and Trucks
Wall Says Drivers Should Not Have To Pay Tax On Same Vehicle Again and Again
Brad Wall has announced that a Saskatchewan Party government will eliminate the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on the sale of used cars and trucks.
“Saskatchewan people expect their government to do things that make sense, and taxing the same car over and over every time it is sold just doesn’t make sense,” Wall said. “A Saskatchewan Party government is committed to fairness and common sense in our tax system and will eliminate this form of double taxation.”
Wall said the PST must be paid once in Saskatchewan on every vehicle, either when it is bought new or when it is first brought into the province.
“This will eliminate the possibility of buying a car or truck outside the province and avoiding the PST when it is brought into the province,” Wall said.
The elimination of the PST on used cars will reduce provincial revenues by about $45 million in 2008, rising to $48.5 million in 2011.
“Everyone understands the need to pay taxes for important public services,” Wall said. “However, that doesn’t mean governments should be allowed this kind of unfair tax grab.”
Eliminating the PST on used vehicles will save a used car buyer $250 on a $5,000 car or $500 on a $10,000 car.
Wall said the elimination of the PST on used vehicles is one more step in providing tax relief to Saskatchewan people and making Saskatchewan one of the most affordable places in Canada to live.
“More importantly, it just makes sense,” Wall said. “If the tax has been paid once, it shouldn’t have to be paid again.”
Background Information
To read more about the Saskatchewan Party's plan to eliminate the PST on used cars, click here.
For more information, Saskatchewan Party, Regina, 359-1638 or 1-800-966-9611.