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Upcoming sales tax holiday relief in Canada
Summary: seller_news_team announced that the Canadian federal government has introduced legislation to initiate GST/HST relief on select items, starting December 14, 2024, until February 15, 2025. eBay sellers and customers do not need to take any extra steps, as eBay will automatically adjust the sales tax for eligible items. For details about which items are included in this sales tax holiday, individuals can refer to the Government of Canada's website.
This week, the federal government passed legislation kicking off GST/HST relief on select items from December 14, 2024. The legislation removes the federal portion of sales tax from these items until February 15, 2025.
Sellers do not need to take any action for their eBay customers to receive this sales tax relief.
eBay already collects the required sales tax at the point of sale and remits it on behalf of sellers. Listings for items that are covered under the sales tax holiday will automatically have the appropriate sales tax adjustments made starting on December 14, 2024.
For a list of items that will be eligible for this tax relief, visit this Government of Canada page.
