Ottawa's GST/HST tax breaks went into effect this weekend, meaning Ontarians were able to save 13 per cent on some items, but while those savings are undoubtedly a gift for consumers, business owners are struggling to grasp the new rules.

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'Accounting disaster:' Holiday tax break creates confusion for retailers

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For businesses in northeastern Ontario the GST/HST holiday that started on Dec. 14 has been a mixed bag.

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GST/HST holiday gets mixed reviews for small northeastern Ontario businesses

When the announcement about the GST/HST break was first made, I didn’t realize just how good it would feel not to be charged tax. I guess it’s just one of those things you have to experience to know how it will feel. The two-month-long tax holiday kicked in this weekend — I went out to eat and was actually excited to see my bill at the end of the meal.

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GST/HST tax-break: What to know and how to save

The adjustment period for the GST holiday isn't going smoothly for some Metro Vancouver small businesses, and some opt-out.

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GST holiday: Some Metro Vancouver businesses opt-out

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business still has concerns over the GST holiday, which began over the weekend. The CFIB has been told that businesses don’t need to comply with the tax holiday, and some multi-nationals have already said they won’t be participating. Cabinet minister and west coast MP Gudie Hutchings says understands that the CFIB might still have issues with tax break, but overall, she’s getting good feedback. “I’m going t…

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Hutchings, CFIB, Clash Over Tax Holiday

Retailers and consumers blindsided by Ottawa’s chaotic GST/HST tax break rollout The post How Trudeau’s GST/HST tax break turned into a holiday turkey first appeared on Calgary's Business.

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GST/HST tax break chaos

Local store owners said they had to scramble to roll out the federal government’s tax holiday this weekend after only getting a list of items affected days earlier.

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Store owners say tax break rollout a 'mad scramble'

Canada’s two-month GST/HST holiday began Saturday amid growing concerns about implementation challenges, as even major corporations like PepsiCo Canada announced they would continue charging the tax despite the federal mandate. In a December 10 memo to customers, PepsiCo Canada revealed it would maintain GST/HST charges on qualifying products throughout the holiday period, citing “complexity of systems” and “timing constraints.” The announcement…

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