- The budget removes the Retail Sales Tax (RST) on additional food and beverages sold by grocery stores, effective July 1, 2026.
- Items affected include ready-to-eat prepared foods, platters of prepared foods, carbonated beverages, and beverages with 1% or less alcohol.
- RST will also be removed from prenatal vitamins starting July 1, 2026.
- RST will still apply to beverages with more than 1% alcohol, dietary supplements, and taxable non-food items in grocery stores.
Source: assets.kpmg.com
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