- Temporary GST/HST break announced by the Department of Finance on November 21, 2024
- Financial relief on groceries and certain goods from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025
- Legislation pending, retailers advised to prepare POS systems for changes
- GST/HST removal at checkout for qualifying goods during the relief period
- Additional savings in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island
- Importation of qualifying goods during the relief period also exempt from GST/HST
- Qualifying goods include children’s clothing and footwear, children’s diapers, car seats, print newspapers, books, Christmas trees, food and beverages, and select children’s toys
Source: pwc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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