Determining correct provincial sales tax for services and goods in Canada is complex due to numerous exceptions and place-of-supply rules, leading to frequent errors.

No simple, interactive questionnaire exists that guides users through place-of-supply rules and exemptions for Canadian provincial sales tax.

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Jun 11, 2026

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An interactive tax determination tool that replaces manual lookup of complex rules

App Concept

TaxRule Navigator

An interactive questionnaire tool that asks simple yes/no questions about the customer, product type, and service location, then instantly outputs the correct provincial sales tax rate and applicable exceptions. Eliminates manual research and reduces errors for Canadian sales tax compliance.

Key Features

Step-by-step questionnaire tailored to goods vs. services
Automatic place-of-supply determination
Province-specific exception handling (e.g., BC real property PST exemption)
Printable tax summary report for invoicing

Target Users: Small business owners and accountants in Canada who need to determine provincial sales tax for goods and services.

Revenue Model: Freemium with $19/mo pro tier for unlimited calculations and audit-proof reports

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