Retail Sales Tax Exemption - Marriage Breakdown

This section provides information on eligibility for a waiver of Retail Sales Tax where the designated property has been acquired as part of a marriage breakdown.

What requirements must be met for the Retail Sales Tax marriage breakdown exemption?

A person is exempt from paying Retail Sales Tax in relation to designated property that the person acquires from a spouse or a former spouse under a written separation agreement, a marriage agreement or an order of a court on the dissolution of marriage or common-law relationship.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the Retail Sales Tax marriage breakdown exemption?

Taxation and Property Records
Phone: (902) 368-4070
Fax: (902) 368-6164
Email: taxandland@gov.pe.ca

 

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Published date: 
June 19, 2017