If you have enjoyed additional savings lately, make up for a change, because from next week Canada's temporary GST/HST break will come to an end.
From December 14, 2024, Canada's tax relief in restaurants and bars made a little cheaper. During the break, no GST or HST was charged for certain objects, including food, drinks, children's clothing and Christmas decorations.
For restaurants and bars, this meant that food and drinks were exempt from tax, unless they ordered certain cocktails or mixed drinks. Alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, cider and sake (with an alcohol of 22.9 percent or less) as well as spiritual coolers and pre -mixed drinks that were seven percent ABV or less were freed from taxes.
However, when the break comes to an end, you have to hand out regular tax rates again, and some restaurants expect guests to change their expenditure habits.
Many facilities, including Fox on John in John St. 106, recorded a large increase in customers during the tax holiday.
“This was a wonderful opportunity to welcome new customers, especially at a time when many have felt the burden of recent years,” said Junior Sritharan, President of Reign Company, Hospitality Group behind Fox and John.
“When we saw each other enjoyed this little break, the guests made it possible for the guests to try different items and find a little pleasure during their longer holiday season, was really heartwarming.”
However, Sritharan emphasized some of the challenges in connection with the implementation of the tax capacity in the middle of the month.
“With such a wide range of products, programming and services, there were some minor technical hiccups to ensure that all eligible items were tax tax at short notice,” he said.
“There was some confusion about non -liberated objects such as spirits, but our team was well trained and ready to clarify these details for guests.”
For Bao House with locations in 171 Dundas St. W. and 5336 Yonge St., the tax benefits also led to a noticeable increase in customers. In order to facilitate the transition after the break, Bao House demonstrated a countdown campaign for its customers from February 9th to 15th.
“We definitely found an increase in customer visits and orders during the tax breaks in the BAO House. A bit worried about the period after the end of the tax compensation, ”said the employees to blogo.
“There is a possibility that we may see a significant decline in customer numbers, since the sudden return to regular prices can deter some guests. That is why we have introduced the offers for the entire week as a countdown campaign.”
For those who wanted to secure a few last affordable meals before the prices rise, Bao House offers offers such as $ 1.99 fried tofu and $ 5.99 Cold, crushed chicken noodles with a menu item over $ 10 to.
“We hope that this approach will weaken an abrupt decline in customer loyalty and maintain the dynamics!”
The last day to use the Canadian GST/HST break is February 15, 2025.