GST Holiday and One-Time $250 Rebate in Canada

As the holiday season approaches, Canadian consumers have two reasons to celebrate: the GST Holiday and the $250 Working Canadians Rebate. From December 14, 2024 until February 15, 2025, the federal government is introducing a temporary GST/HST exemption on various essential items, allowing Canadians to enjoy tax-free shopping on groceries, children’s clothing, and more.

In addition to this tax break, eligible working Canadians can look forward to receiving a $250 cheque in early spring 2025.

As a business owner, the onus is on you to update your systems and processes to administer the GST Holiday on select items during the period.

However, there is a rebate process for consumers to recover the GST paid during the holiday period if they are still charged.

Let’s dive into the full post!

In this in-depth blog post we cover:

• What is the GST Holiday?

• What Items Are Included in the GST Holiday Rebate

• How Businesses Will Implement the GST Holiday

• GST189 Rebate Form: What to Do If You’re Incorrectly Charged GST

• $250 Rebate for Working Canadians

• …and more!

So let’s dive in and click on the link above to read the full blog post on our website.

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