GST, HST and Canada

Canada's GST/HST break is ending but these groceries will still be tax-free
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GST/HST tax break ends Saturday at midnight. Here is what you need to know
The GST/HST holiday tax break comes to an end at midnight on Feb. 15, meaning Ontarians will once again have to pay up to 13 per cent in taxes on many items.
Time is running out to take advantage of Canada’s temporary tax break
Time is running out to take advantage of Canada’s temporary tax break, as the the two-month HST holiday officially comes to an end on Saturday. The federal government put in place a break on the GST / HST on some essential items from Dec. 14, 2024 to Feb. 15, 2025 in an attempt to offer some financial relief.
When does Ontario's GST/HST holiday tax break end? Here's how to save the most before time runs out
Couples making Valentine’s Day plans can take advantage of the savings. Enjoy a tax-free restaurant meal. Chocolate is also included in the tax relief. The GST/HST holiday tax break ends Feb. 15.
Why some Toronto business owners, experts say the GST/HST break wasn’t worth it
As the federal government’s GST/HST break comes to an end, some experts and business owners say it wasn’t worth the extra work. That's despite some indications that the tax break spurred modest spending during the last few months.
It’s the last day of the GST/HST break–here’s what to shop for
Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the Government of Canada’s temporary GST/HST break. A wide range of items—from baby essentials and books to sweet treats and video game consoles—are GST/HST-free for a limited time.
GST/HST holiday tax relief
Time is running out to take advantage of Canada’s GST/HST break as the three-month tax holiday winds down this week. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has compiled a key list of products that qualify for the tax relief that ends Feb.
GST-HST holiday in Canada leads to 7.6% increase in restaurant sales
Canadian restaurants benefitted from the two-month GST-HST holiday, which wraps up this weekend, with a 7.6% increase in ...
Restaurant transactions 7.6% higher during GST and HST holiday
Restaurant transactions increased by 7.6 percentage points on average during the GST and HST holiday, according to new data ...
Alcohol is about to get more expensive in Canada
The price of many alcoholic beverages is about to go up in Canada. The two-month GST / HST holiday is coming to an end on Saturday. Included in the tax break were many alcoholic drinks, generally ...
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Tax Court of Canada Denies GST/HST Input Tax Credit Claims in Connection with a Settlement Payment
In a general procedure hearing that was later moved under the informal procedure rules and rendered on December 17, 2024, the ...
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GST/HST break juiced restaurant jobs, but left retail sector behind
Still, 53% of restaurants operate at a loss or breaking even, compared to 12% pre-pandemic. Restaurants Canada called on the ...
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Foodservice sector reaches highest employment since start of pandemic: Restaurants Canada
The foodservice industry added 34,600 new jobs since November 2024, reaching 1,175,900 jobs and representing one in six new ...
After two months, Canada’s federal tax holiday ends Saturday
Canada's federal tax holiday ends on Saturday. Industry groups, however, are divided on whether or not the move was a success ...
As HST break on restaurant meals ends, owner of Fredericton diner tallies up
Saturday marks the end of the federal government's two-month GST/HST holiday to give Canadians a break on the cost of some ...