A FANTASY - not!

[softtouch99]

An MP that I visit when I can, called me to say she would be at 29 Mtl. Road at 2:00. I arived at " ??? seasons spa" She had responded to "help wanted" signs. I found a hairdressers where all the patrons and staff gave me a quiet once-over, tiny rooms, 1 small towel, cold, cheap tables, but a lock on the door so my MP and I had good time except for the crappy tables.After 1 hour I go to pay the door fee and the Jamican girl/manager announces $80 + Tax for the hour. total $92. Charged GST and PST (not required). I'll be back to collect. See Ottawa sun -"A FANTASY Alluring sensual surprises. Massage Featuring Exotic Bombshell. Hiring 878-xxxx." I'll not be back nor will my MP friend. She was paid a generous one green and she supplied the client!

 

[broken-nin]

thanks for the warning - if any, the door fee should always be up front. If they want PST/GST ask for a receipt

how much was the service - are we up near $200 for this crappy adventure ??

 

[dreamer]

After 1 hour I go to pay the door fee and the Jamican girl/manager announces $80 + Tax for the hour. total $92. Charged GST and PST (not legal).

Why is charging tax illegal. GST would definitely apply, but I am not sure about PST. It is an admission fee and generally tickets to entertainment events are subject to PST.

 

[softtouch99]

fantasy

My understanding (IMHO) is that PST is applicable to goods (products) while GST applies to Good and services. Having run a business where both were supplied and audited the distinctions were clear or made clear by the auditors.
But as is always the case, I stand to be corrected.

The only other place I have been to that charges is Linda's and she charges only GST.

Who actually reports and submits is, I guess, between them and the applicaple
governments.

I shall edit my post to indicate unnecessary rather than illegal.

Total contribution was $152.

OH well, Live and learn

 

[broken-nin]

yeah, well - I'd guess it is illegal to collect GST and PST on behalf of the government when you aren't remitting those taxes back to the government.

I'd want to see proof (like a GST #) that they pay those taxes back to fed and prov government, otherwise, they are doing something illegal.

Its fine to offer a massage and charge a fee. but as soon as you start charging tax on it, you had better be paying it to government or else you will be reported to Revenue Canada.