GST/HST relief for assistive devices
The sale or lease of these assistive devices is zero-tax-rated:
- Wheelchairs
- Rollators and Walkers
- Bathroom Safety Equipment
- Power Wheelchairs
- Mobility Scooters
Clients can obtain an HST/GST rebate for the purchase of Home Hospital Beds and Medical Power Lift Chairs under the following conditions:
- The customer must supply Westin Healthcare with a written note by a doctor, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist
- The note must include the name of the patient, the medical condition for which they require the device and the professional’s signature
If you have a written order for an assistive device available and would like to avoid paying GST/HST at the time of purchase please call Westin Healthcare at (905) 451-7743 and one of our agents will assist you with the process.
You are also welcome to visit Westin Healthcare at 30 Gillingham Dr. Unit 501, Brampton, ON L6X 4X7 and complete your purchase at our store providing above mentioned written order for the selected devices from a specified professional. In this case, we would be able to process purchase or lease without charging GST/HST.
If you choose to proceed with an online order you would be charged GST/HST on your purchase or rent but can apply for a rebate using this form gst189-13e.pdf.
Download Link:
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/cra-arc/formspubs/pbg/gst189/gst189-fill-08-18e.pdf