GST, HST and tax holiday

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.
Just 5% of small businesses saw a sales boost from the GST/HST holiday
GST/HST holiday comes to an end, only 5% of small businesses saw stronger sales compared to the same period last year, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Among those,
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.
Canada's GST/HST break is ending but these groceries will still be tax-free
Now that the GST/HST break is ending, you might be wondering what it means for your bill when shopping at grocery stores in Canada. Well, some groceries will still be tax-free even when the tax freeze is over.
Canada’s GST holiday is ending with mixed reviews and calls for permanency on some goods
Perhaps overlooked by Canadians amidst a heady week of U.S. President Donald Trump’s further tariff threats and 51st state rhetoric is that the two-month Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized ...
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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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Canada's GST/HST holiday ends Feb. 15. Here's what to save the tax on before it's too late
“If I was a young family, and I just had a baby and the baby was going through diapers at the rate of six a day, I for sure would stock up,” he said. Many retailers, such as Walmart Canada, note ...
Tax holiday winds down to mixed reviews from Ottawa restaurateurs
GST/HST holiday is receiving mixed reviews as it comes to an end. Local restaurants say they're hungry for more financial relief.
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Eating at restaurants in Canada to get more expensive next week
If you've been enjoying some extra savings while dining out lately, get ready for a change, because starting next week, ...
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Inflation rate ticks down on GST holiday, with likely BoC rate cut ahead
Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked lower ... The federal Liberal government announced the GST/HST holiday in November as it faced a protracted slump in public opinion polls.
Foodservice sector reaches highest employment since start of the pandemic, thanks to GST holiday: Extending tax relief creates and protects jobs
Employment in the foodservice sector increased to its highest level since the start of the pandemic in January, according to ...