Survey respondents see many advantages and few disadvantages to the new system in terms of compliance requirements. Administrative changes resulting from the implementation of the HST are seen as favourable and worthwhile. Since the PST no longer exists as a separate tax, it no longer entails these compliance costs. The research indicates that we are achieving our objective of minimizing the frustration and paper burden imposed on business, while reducing overlap and duplication.
Registrants see many benefits to the new system.