Ontario. Ministry of Finance.
Site: Oshawa
Service: Retail Sales Tax
Record #:
CWD3735
Last Modified:
24 Nov 2020
Last Full Update:
24 Nov 2020
Contact Information
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-668-8297 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-263-7776 |
| Fax | 1-866-888-3850 |
| Website | https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/rst/index.html |
Addresses and Location
| Located In Community | Oshawa |
| Address | Hearst Block 33 King St W Oshawa, ON L1H 8H5 View Google Map |
| Intersection | King St and Simcoe St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 627 Oshawa, ON L1H 8H7 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description
| Description (Service) | Oversees the retail sales tax paid when privately buying a used car, motorcycle, snowmobile, vessels and watercraft, or aircraft. The tax will be based on the purchase price or the average wholesale value, whichever is more. The average wholesale value is set using the Canadian Red Book. The tax is paid when the vehicle's ownership is changed at the local Driver and Vehicle License Issuing office. |
Service Details
| Hours | Call for information |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | RST at 13 per cent is paid on private purchases at a ServiceOntario Centre or Driver and Vehicle License Issuing Office unless an exemption is available |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service |
Administration
| Alternate Name | Used Vehicle Information Program ; UVIP |
| Cross Reference | Used Vehicle Information Program |
| Established | Oct 1992 |