Europe Travel: Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refunds
Every year, tourists visiting Europe leave behind millions of dollars of refundable sales taxes. There's a reason why visitors end up donating their dollars to their host countries: VAT refunds often aren't worth the trouble. You could burn a couple hours collecting a few bucks back from a $25 purchase. read more
Taxes and Tax Refunds for Visitors
What You Should Know About Ontario's Taxes. Ontario has an 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST), a 7 % federal value-added General Services Tax (GST), special taxes on food and liquor in restaurants, and a room tax on visitor accommodation. read more
Tax: Foreign Visitor Rebates - Tour Operators
Under the Visitor Rebate Program, non-resident tour operators who purchase accommodation (or a tour package containing accommodation) in Canada, for resale outside Canada to non-resident individuals may apply for a rebate of GST paid on the accommodation on behalf of the non-resident individual. read more
Tax: Meeting/Convention Rebates
Recognizing the importance of meetings and conventions, the Canadian government has made available a rebate of GST (Goods & Services Tax) paid on a range of goods and services purchased by non-resident "convention" sponsor or organizer. read more
Taxes and Fees
Domestic Travel: Listed below are the taxes and fees the U.S. Government requires America West to collect in addition to our advertised fare. These taxes and fees apply when you travel within the United States. Some taxes and fees may not apply when you travel outside the United States. If your travel includes Mexico, Canada or Costa Rica, please see the additional international taxes and fees listed below. read more