- Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to increase the GST credit to help offset taxes on basic groceries, responding to concerns about the rising cost of living.
- The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will provide a one-time top-up (50% of annual GST credit) and a 25% increase in value for five years, targeting lower-income households.
- The measure is similar to previous temporary tax reliefs but raises questions about its long-term effectiveness and whether it truly addresses underlying issues.
- Many middle-class Canadians, who are also struggling with high living and housing costs, will not qualify for the credit due to income thresholds.
- Critics argue that instead of temporary relief, essentials like groceries should not be taxed at all.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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