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Why You Pay No Sales Tax on Mobility Equipment in Canada

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Wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers are zero rated for GST and HST in Canada. Here is what that means, what qualifies, and how the savings are applied automatically at Care Made.
Quick answer: In Canada, mobility devices specially designed for people with a disability, including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walkers, are zero rated for GST and HST. That means no federal sales tax. At Care Made the savings are built in automatically, so the price you see is the price you pay, with free standard shipping across Canada on orders over C$100.

Mobility Equipment Is Tax Free in Canada

Eligible mobility devices specially designed for people with a disability are zero-rated for GST/HST in Canada. That means GST/HST is charged at 0% on the qualifying sale.

What Qualifies

The zero rating covers the mobility devices people rely on every day, including:

  • Manual and electric wheelchairs
  • Mobility scooters
  • Walkers and rollators
  • Other devices specially designed for a person with a disability

Because the rule is about the medical purpose of the device, the core mobility products in our catalogue are covered.

No Paperwork, Applied Automatically

Care Made applies the eligible GST/HST treatment at checkout. Review the final total, including any selected service, accessory or shipping charge.

A Couple of Things to Keep in Mind

The zero rating is meant for mobility devices, so some unrelated accessories or general use items can be treated differently. Rules can also have edge cases, and they can change over time. If you ever need a receipt or product documentation for your own records, just ask and our team is glad to provide it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pay GST or HST on a wheelchair in Canada?

Generally no. Wheelchairs, both manual and electric, are zero rated for GST and HST when they are specially designed for a person with a disability, so federal sales tax does not apply.

Do mobility scooters and walkers qualify too?

Yes. Mobility scooters, walkers, and rollators designed for people with a disability are zero rated for GST and HST in the same way.

Do I need to apply for the tax exemption?

No. There is nothing to apply for. Eligible mobility equipment is sold without GST or HST, so the savings are already reflected in the price you see.

Shop Tax Free Mobility Equipment

Browse our electric and power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and walkers and rollators, with free standard shipping across Canada on orders over C$100 and no GST or HST on eligible devices.

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