Every province except Alberta has implemented either a provincial sales tax or the Harmonized Sales Tax. The federal GST rate is 5 percent, effective January 1, 2008. The territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut have no territorial sales taxes, so only the GST is collected.
HSA Rules: a number of rules and regulations are set for health savings accounts you should be aware of. A Health Savings Account or HSA is a medical savings account that is personally owned and managed by the individual.
An HSA works as an additional tax-advantaged savings vehicle, similar to an IRA. Each year you (and/or your employer) put money into the HSA tax-free, up to $3,250 for single plans and $6,450 for family plans in 2013. For those 55 or older, thereâs also an additional $1,000 allowed as a catch-up contribution.