Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Rianna Lim
Publication Date: December 26, 2024 - 15:32
Boxing Day shoppers take advantage of tax holiday amid cost of living crisis
December 26, 2024
Shoppers flocked to malls on Thursday to take advantage of Boxing Day deals made more enticing by the federal government’s GST holiday, but some say the lower prices aren’t enough to keep up with the country’s cost of living.For two months, a slew of items including children’s toys, video games and consoles, snacks, wine and restaurant food are GST- or HST-free, depending on the province. The tax break has incentivized some consumers to take advantage of Boxing Day sales at their local retailers.
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