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Municipal Assessment and Tax Information Online Terms and Conditions
2024-02-01
1. Agreement
The Subscriber is deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions set out herein, which form the contract between the Government of PEI, Department of Finance, Taxation and Property records Division (“Taxation and Property Records”), and the Subscriber in respect to...
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
2023-05-29
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.
Information related to supplies subject to HST in PEI, refer to publications...
Register for and Submit Online Environment Tax Return
2023-02-01
You can register to access the online business portal to file environment tax returns and pay the tax collected. Once you are registered, you will receive an email confirming your online access is activated. You will then be able to submit returns and make tax payments online.
How do I register...
Carbon Levy on Fossil Fuels
2023-01-31
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. These efforts include working with the Government...
Environment Tax
2023-01-31
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 vehicle you currently own or lease. The tax is not...
Retail Sales Tax
2023-01-31
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 designated property is not HST registered.
The...
Tobacco Tax
2023-01-31
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 consumer.
All tobacco manufacturers wholesalers,...
Gasoline Tax
2023-01-31
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).
Under the Gasoline Tax Act and Regulations,...