Guidelines for advertising

Businesses must not give customers the impression that their purchases are not subject to tax.

The examples below will help you better understand your responsibilities with regard to advertising.

Acceptable:

  • Taxes included
  • Taxes not included
  • GST and QST not included
  • Plus taxes

Prohibited:

  • No GST or QST
  • No sales tax
  • No taxes
  • Tax-free
  • Tax-free sales
Last Updated: 2009-11-15