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LETTER: Franchise fee increase also comes with GST hit

Homeowners don't have to pay GST on their property taxes.
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The Canada Revenue Agency building is seen in Ottawa, Monday April 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Dear Editor, 

The Town of Okotoks is looking at raising money by way of natural gas franchise fees rather than property taxes. My objection to this is if it is approved, $1 million will attract $50,000 GST to be paid by residents, which property taxes do not. 

Pat Power 

Diamond Valley 

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